Policy
Seismic Shifts, 2000-2025: The global events that moved the needle on London’s prime property market
Cathy Hawker explores how the fluctuating fortunes of Prime Central London can be tied to major international economic events of the past 25 years.
Global buyers & rental reform: A legal perspective on the Prime London market
Lawyers Thomas Moran & Ruth Morris report on two key themes involving regime changes & the internationally mobile.
From policy shock to property strategy: Charlie Gibson on navigating the ‘Reeves reversal’
Amid the chaos of recent weeks, smart buyers have been seeking value where others see volatility, negotiating leverage - and backing London's long-term fundamentals, reports top PCL agent.
Non-dom changes create £401mn stamp duty ‘black hole’ – Knight Frank
Policy shift blamed for slump in £5mn-plus deals and mounting pressure on Treasury purse strings.
Property Industry Reactions: BoE holds interest rates at 4.25%
Leading estate agents & mortgage brokers are unsurprised by today's MPC decision, and broadly welcome more market stability.
‘The government got it wrong’: Prime property insiders react to non-dom U-turn rumours
UPDATED: Key inheritance tax rule 'under review' amid wave of high-profile departures, reports suggest.
Property Industry Reactions: Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review 2025
The Chancellor has promised the 'biggest cash injection into social & affordable housing in 50 years'.
Government mandates solar panels for ‘vast majority’ of new-build homes
Property sector welcomes Ed Miliband's 'rooftop revolution'.
Housebuilding will ‘fall well short’ of 1.5mn target, warns Savills
Leading property consultancy expects property developers to deliver only 56% of the government's housing target.
Property consultancy calls for Business Rates reform as holiday homes ‘flipped’ to avoid Council Tax hikes
'The problem is not second homeowners,' argues Colliers; 'it is politicians failing to understand the issues and having the courage to do something about it.'
Carrots & Sticks: Will the government’s new tactics boost resi development?
Oliver Knight unpacks the latest housing policy levers - and how developers are navigating a 'complex' landscape.
Government courts SME housebuilders with simplified planning rules
Fresh proposals aim to 'level the playing field' for smaller property developers, by cutting out planning committees & trimming red tape.