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Downing St & Out: Our economy needs a decision and someone to make it

7th Jun 2019 07:43

As PM May officially steps down as Tory leader and candidates jostle for position, former financier turned agency boss Charles Curran explains the impact that current political events are having on the market…

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Government launches a consultation on new building safety regs

7th Jun 2019 06:57

by PrimeResi

The DHCLG is looking for industry feedback on a proposed new building safety regulatory regime, which implements Dame Judith Hackitt’s post-Grenfell recommendations

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London

Why Prime London’s homes are now for nesting, not for investing

6th Jun 2019 07:54

by Simon Deen

Changes to the stamp duty regime have had a fundamental effect on the home ownership cycle in the capital – and buyers are now prioritising quality of life over potential profit, writes Simon Deen

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National

Brownfield redevelopment levels at five-year low

6th Jun 2019 07:03

by PrimeResi

New government figures are a ‘clear indication that more must be done to realise the full potential of derelict and vacant land’, says CPRE

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National

Labour pitches a new national property tax & ‘jury service’ for planning decisions

4th Jun 2019 08:07

by PrimeResi

George Monbiot-authored report sets out some dramatic policy ideas as the Labour Party develops ‘an explicit goal of stabilising land and house prices’

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Required Reading: Understanding the Tenant Fees Act 2019

31st May 2019 08:13

by PrimeResi

After years of debate, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 will officially come into force on 1st June, bringing with it a set of radical changes for the lettings industry. Francesca Gibbs outlines the key issues that landlords and agents need to be aware of…

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National

Permitted development rights extended as planning red tape axed

28th May 2019 06:51

by PrimeResi

Homeowners in England are free to build larger rear extensions without full planning permission

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Theresa May resigns: Property industry reactions

24th May 2019 11:07

by Prime Resi

Prime Minister Theresa May has resigned, confirming that she will quit as Conservative party leader on 7th June. ‘The country’s left in limbo’, says the RIBA’s President

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London

London’s ‘unfair’ Council Tax system should be abolished – IPPR

21st May 2019 06:45

by PrimeResi

‘Council tax should be abolished and replaced with a property tax which is proportional to the present-day value of homes’, suggests think tank

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Select Committee flags five money laundering loopholes

20th May 2019 07:45

by PrimeResi

160 properties worth over £4bn have been ‘identified as being purchased by high corruption-risk individuals’, reports the Joint Committee on the Draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill

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Stop tinkering with property taxes, urge advisors in SDLT consultation

17th May 2019 07:32

by PrimeResi

The Government’s proposed foreign-buyer tax ‘will have an impact beyond its intended target of foreign investors’, warn experts

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International

Residency as a luxury good: Marketing global ‘golden visa’ programmes

16th May 2019 06:56

by Chris Dietz

As the world’s most popular programmes proving a significant draw for international investment, property advisors must constantly develop their understanding of where interest is coming from, and how they can make the most of these enquiries, says Chris Dietz

Downing St & Out: Our economy needs a decision and someone to make it

Why Prime London’s homes are now for nesting, not for investing

Brownfield redevelopment levels at five-year low

Downing St & Out: Our economy needs a decision and someone to make it

Government launches a consultation on new building safety regs

Why Prime London’s homes are now for nesting, not for investing

Brownfield redevelopment levels at five-year low

Labour pitches a new national property tax & ‘jury service’ for planning decisions

Required Reading: Understanding the Tenant Fees Act 2019

Permitted development rights extended as planning red tape axed

Theresa May resigns: Property industry reactions

London’s ‘unfair’ Council Tax system should be abolished – IPPR

Select Committee flags five money laundering loopholes

Stop tinkering with property taxes, urge advisors in SDLT consultation

Residency as a luxury good: Marketing global ‘golden visa’ programmes

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