Policy
Reeves turns back on income tax rise
Prime property taxes are likely to be in the Budget crosshairs as the Chancellor looks to keep manifesto commitments.
‘We’re now on a countdown’: Government confirms timeline for Renters’ Rights Act rollout
Major changes affecting landlords, letting agents & tenants are being implemented on 1st May 2026.
Tom Bill: Government urged to boost tax coffers with Investor Visa
As the Treasury contemplates a manifesto-breaking income tax rise, one group argues that a UK Investor Visa could raise £225bn over ten years and keep wealthy individuals, and their stamp duty receipts,…
Natural England sets out ‘building better places’ strategy
DEFRA-sponsored organisation wants to 'make nature-based solutions a part of early planning' for property developments.
Property Industry Reactions: Interest Rates held at 4%
'If inflation stays on track, we expect to be able to gradually cut rates further,' says the Bank of England after a close call on the base rate.
Chancellor ‘sets the context’ for tax-hiking Budget
Without making specific policy announcements, Rachel Reeves has indicated significant tax rises are coming this month.
Budget 2025: The luxury property industry’s hopes, fears & expectations
PrimeResi has surveyed 50 industry leaders, including estate agency owners, sales brokers, buying agents, luxury developers, financiers, legal advisors, and more.
Westminster’s rental licensing scheme launches this month
New rules for some central London landlords kick in on 25th November 2025.
Rumourmill: Treasury mulls ‘supercharged’ Council Tax on high-value homes
Council Tax is viewed as the 'least bad' way of raising more revenue from the property market.
Tom Bill: Mansion tax plans resurface as Prime London prices slide
Just over 150,000 properties in England & Wales would be affected by a rumoured levy on homes valued above £2mn, reports Knight Frank’s head of UK residential research - with two London boroughs accounting…
London letting agency under fire over Chancellor’s rental mis-step
Rachel Reeves 'had not been made aware of the licensing requirement' when she rented-out her home in Southwark via a letting agency.
Tapping the Top End: Lucian Cook on the potential impact of taxing luxury homes
As the Treasury signals tax changes, Savills' Head of Residential Research examines their potential impact on the prime property market.