Policy
Revealed: How much the new ‘mansion tax’ will cost before implementation
The incoming High Value Council Tax Surcharge is likely to cost 'almost £400mn before a penny is collected' - then generate around £1.4bn for the national coffers in its first three years of operation.
Opinion: Is the great British love affair with property finally on the rocks?
After years of regulatory pressure, the long-standing relationship is getting complicated, says agency boss Trevor Abrahmsohn.
Tom Bill: Mixed signals from housing market as political & monetary uncertainty drags
Buyers and sellers face Bank of England caution and questions about the government’s direction of travel, explains Knight Frank's head of UK residential research.
Landlord exodus ‘overestimated’ says property portal as major rental reforms come into play
Yet data from both OnTheMarket and Savills confirm a clear rise in sales of former rental homes.
Opinion: What rental reform really means for prime resi landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act is not the end of landlord advantage, it is the evolution of it, explains Yasmin Ulhaq - and success in the new era will increasingly depend on discipline.
Planning appeals overhauled: What England’s new regulations mean for developers & landowners
Gary Soloman & Connor Maunder of Burges Salmon explore a new regime that came into play in April 2026.
Housing Minister explains the government’s latest ‘vision for ending the feudal leasehold system’
'Abolishing leasehold outright is a glib soundbite rather than a serious policy proposition,' warns Matthew Pennycook.
A buying agent’s view: On holding positions, spring optimism & a market in search of stability
Jamie Freeman discusses fragile confidence, lifestyle-led demand and why off-market deals are on the rise.
Government said to be ‘considering rent freeze to limit Iran war fallout’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reported to be 'examining exceptional measures to protect household budgets' in the face of economic fallout from the Iran war, but Downing Street has denied the rumour.
Buying agent calls for ‘better financial incentives’ to entice wealthy expats to London
Camilla Dell flags the impact of war in the Middle East on the UK's prime property market - and how London's 'safe haven' status is facing strong competition from tax-light locations.
Required Reading: The Renters’ Rights Act is (nearly) here
Next week marks the start of 'new age' for the private rented sector, says Jessica Tomlinson of Savills, as she walks us through what incoming legislation means for top-end tenants & landlords.
One Battle After Another: Charlie Ellingworth on the forces shaping the spring market
Property Vision’s co-founder explains how headwinds are affecting property markets from PCL to the country - and which pockets are weathering the storms.