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  • London

    • On the implications of the Law Commission’s leasehold reform proposals

  • 21st Jan 2020 06:09
  • by Sarah Taylor
    • This month, the Law Commission published its long-awaited proposals for leasehold reform, making a number of recommendations which could have major ramifications for the London property market. Sarah Taylor explains why there is a problem, what is being proposed and whether the recommendations are sensible or not…
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  • Scotland

    • Scotland clamps down on short-lets

  • 10th Jan 2020 06:02
  • by PrimeResi
    • Councils to be given new powers to tackle issues caused by the massive growth in homes being offered up as short-term accommodation; ministers also ‘carefully and urgently’ considering further tax changes
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  • London

    • Is the time finally right for the commonhold revolution?

  • 18th Dec 2019 06:02
  • by Sarah Osborne
    • According to the the Law Commission, commonhold offers a once in a generation opportunity to rethink how property is owned in England and Wales and should be reinvigorated. Enfranchisement specialist Sarah Osborne offers a brief guide to the system, and explains why the promise of ‘property utopia’ has so far failed to gain much traction…
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  • London

    • Is the market ready for price growth?

  • 17th Dec 2019 08:28
  • by James Hyman
    • With the Conservatives now given a mandate to take Brexit forward and promptly as promised, Cluttons’ James Hyman and team give their view on the likely consequences for the residential markets across London…
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    • Refurbishing old buildings reduces emissions – but outdated tax rates make it expensive

  • 12th Dec 2019 07:06
  • by Walter Menteth
    • Existing buildings already embody significant COâ‚‚ emissions, which makes it all the more important to upgrade and refurbish – rather than demolish and rebuild – wherever possible. But as it stands, the UK’s tax system actually puts a significant financial penalty on refurbishment, while incentivising new construction. It’s time for that to change, says Walter Menteth…