Policy
Post-Budget snap poll reveals upbeat sentiment amongst home-movers
2% of property portal users said they have cancelled moving plans because of the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, but OnTheMarket's survey generally points to a busy start to 2026 for the housing…
Expert Panel: Prime Central London has hit a ‘critical inflection point’
Property & HNW industry leaders unpack the volatility, policy churn & changing buyer geography defining a new era for ultra-prime London.
Prime London rents on the rise as tax squeeze weighs on landlords
Tenants will bear the brunt of a tax-heavy Budget and incoming regs, warns Knight Frank.
Prime London Council Tax bills to rise ‘up to 437%’
New analysis highlights how much the incoming Higher Value Council Tax Surcharge will cost homeowners in the capital.
London house prices to flatline until 2028 as prime markets ‘remain subdued’
Leading estate agency forecasts a property market 'power shift' as the capital's recovery is 'delayed' & regions significantly outperform.
UK joins global push to share property ownership data
Cross-border property transparency strengthened as government signs OECD framework.
Budget 2025 Debrief: Prime market heavyweights lament a ‘missed opportunity’
The Chancellor sidestepped some of the most feared tax measures - but to these leading players in estate agency, tax, legal and finance - that was about the only good news.
Government confirms ‘developing approach’ to mansion tax valuations
Exchequer Secretary hints at how £2mn+ homes will be revalued for the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge.
Charles Curran on the Mansion Tax: Litigation, valuations & unintended consequences
Former financier-turned-agency boss explains how ONS model-based valuations for £2mn-plus homes could spark legal challenges, affect mortgages, and ripple across the property market.
Swiss voters reject significant super-rich inheritance tax proposal
Decisive result in Switzerland's divisive wealth tax referendum.
Deferred mansion tax bills ‘could face 8% interest’
Reports highlight the potential high cost of deferring a tax bill.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from the OBR, Savills, HMRC, TwentyEA, Rightmove, Knight Frank & more...