Policy
Tom Bill: Burnham victory sparks questions on fiscal discipline & property tax reform
Victory in Makerfield will reignite debate over government’s economic priorities and possibility of property tax reform, says Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
Government confirms homebuying shake-up to ‘slash delays, cut costs & stop sales falling through’
Proposals include upfront 'sales packs', binding contracts and possible mandatory agent qualifications.
RICS warns of ‘stranding risk’ for property assets in new sustainability guidance
Sustainability is now a 'cross-cutting responsibility' for all surveyors, says the RICS, as it embeds climate risks into valuation advice.
One month on: How the Renters’ Rights Act is already reshaping Prime London
From landlords repricing above key thresholds to tenants adjusting budgets and buyers shying away from tenanted stock, Yasmin Ulhaq reports on the market's first responses to the new regime.
Ground rent cap timeline brought forward
The £250 cap is now expected to come into play in late 2027, a year sooner than previously planned.
Knight Frank warns of rental market ‘overcorrection’ as supply shrinks & rents rise
Agency says competition for available homes in Prime London has reached its highest level since September 2022.
Rupert Collingwood: The property ladder is freezing from the top down
If we want the market to function more efficiently again, we need to stop viewing the housing crisis purely through the lens of first-time buyers, says brokerage chief.
Prime Property & the Renters’ Rights Act: What still sits outside the rules?
A month on from the introduction of the biggest rental reforms in a generation, property lawyer Edward Cooper looks at the exemptions and grey areas that still require careful navigation.
Ministers move to speed up loft conversions and home extensions
Planning officers could soon sign off more minor home improvement schemes without committee involvement.
Tom Bill: UK politics take centre stage as global risks recede
The Middle East conflict is no longer the dominant force shaping the outlook for the UK property market, explains Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.
High-Value Tenancies & SDLT: What agents and advisors need to know
Required Reading: Olivia Minghella & Sean Randall explain why stamp duty remains a live issue in the prime rental market despite recent legislative changes.
Major London agency shifts to monthly billing for landlords
KFH says move away from upfront fees will help landlords adapt to post-Renters’ Rights Act market.