Policy
Trevor Abrahmsohn: There is nothing more mobile than a non-dom running from an unwelcome tax regime
'I am hoping and praying that the unique attractions of London and the UK would be sufficient to stem the tide, but I’m not so sure anymore': Attacking our brightest and wealthiest can only drag us down…
Westminster probing 2,600 properties in crackdown on short-term lets
The borough, which the highest number of short-term lets in the country, is clamping down on abuse of the 90-night rule & noise nuisance
Tom Bill: Don’t overlook foreign investors in hunt for economic growth
It feels like backs are moving closer to the wall inside Whitehall, says Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
UK to ‘soften’ non-dom tax reforms after HNWIs take flight
Government confirms 'tweak' to the Finance Bill, but insiders warn it could be 'too little too late'.
Leasehold overhaul edges closer as Minister signs-off first step
Matthew Pennycook has signed regulations to 'remove the two-year ownership rule for leaseholders of flats to extend their lease, and leaseholders of houses to extend their lease or buy their freehold.
Spanish PM threatens to ban non-EU property buyers
'We are going to propose to ban non-EU foreigners from buying houses in our country,' said Pedro Sánchez.
One dollar millionaire leaving the UK ‘every 45 minutes’
Government under more pressure to rethink non-dom crackdown as research reveals scale of HNW 'exodus'.
Spain floats 100% property tax for non-EU buyers
Spanish Prime Minister unveils plan to tackle 'grave' housing crisis with huge tax hikes on overseas buyers.
Estate agents’ boards: ‘Visual pollution’ or important marketing tool?
Officials are clamping down on traditional 'For Sale' and 'To Let' signs across PCL, but their incredible commercial potency is underestimated by the consumer - and absurdly, even by some estate agents,…
Opinion: Why 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for planning & housebuilding
Carter Jonas's Head of Planning & Development outlines his predictions for what the new year could mean for housebuilding and property development...
Planning permissions slump to record low
HBF issues urgent call for 'targeted interventions' as downward trend continues.
Leasehold reform legislation coming ‘within this year’ says Housing Secretary
Angela Rayner renews pledge to bring forward leasehold reforms and promote commonhold tenure.