Policy
‘Developers understand what new homes buyers and renters want and need…trust their judgment’
With new data laying bare the severity of London's new homes crisis, Knight Frank’s Charlie Hart calls for brave intervention from both central and local government - warning that a cornerstone of the…
Flight of the ultra-rich: UK sees sharpest drop in billionaire residents
New data suggests 18 billionaires have shifted their tax residency abroad since 2023, as rival wealth centres gain ground.
Charlie Ellingworth: The key thing in a market like this is knowing the difference between the OK & the excellent
Property Vision’s co-founder reflects on a year of Labour, shifting values, and which properties are still selling.
Labour leaves door open to wealth tax
Ambiguity fuels fresh concerns in the prime property sector ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Government looks to ‘switch on’ leasehold reform measures
Amongst other things, the latest consultation sets out a plan for more transparency over service fees, and mandatory regulation for managing agents.
UK housing market faces a smoother ride in second half of 2025 – Knight Frank
As tariff turbulence appears to have peaked and the stamp duty disruption fades, the main risk over the next six months is the autumn Budget, explains the agency's UK resi research boss Tom Bill.
Starboard! Ollie Marshall on wealth, Reform & what’s next for Prime Central London
The political tide is turning & savvy buyers may only have a limited window to capitalise on a heavily discounted market, explains Prime Purchase director Ollie Marshall.
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.