Policy
Shutdown: Why something has to be done about stamp duty
Our new Chancellor needs to signal to the international community that the UK is open for business, says Trevor Abrahmsohn...
What will a government led by Theresa May mean for the property market?
The coronation of Theresa May is welcome news for the property market and investors alike, says Robert Nichols...
A Letter to the Chancellor: Halve SDLT to save the property industry
Banda Property's Edo Mapelli Mozzi has penned an open letter to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, beseeching him to halve SDLT levies to boost the property industry and the economy...
Gavin Barwell steps up as new minister for housing, planning and London
Appointed as Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Minister for London
‘Sigh of relief’ after Supreme Court ruling on landlord’s duty
Court of Appeal's judgment left buy-to-let and other intermediate landlords facing the risk of potential claims for personal injury or other damages
Government ‘must up housing target by 50% and build 300,000 homes a year’ says Lords’ report
The Government must lift its target by a full 50% and build 300,000 homes each year to tackle the housing crisis, according to the cross-party House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee.
End London’s ‘welcome mat’ for money launderers says Committee
The Home Affairs Committee has published its long-awaited report into money laundering today, in which it fingers the London property investment market for "making a safe haven for laundering the…
Hong Kong, Luxembourg and Sydney named top favourable tax locations
Comparing lifestyle factors in 26 "favourable" tax locations around the world, a new report has picked out the best places to live depending on where you're at in life.
‘We need better designed houses’ says the new Prime Minister
Theresa May picks up the keys to No.10 Downing Street this afternoon, completing the deal rather more quickly than expected.
Brexit offers government a ‘chance to save face over SDLT fumble’
Recent SDLT changes have proved to be a bit disastrous for everyone, says Banda Property boss Edo Mapelli Mozzi, but there may be cause for hope...
Why privatising the Land Registry could be a costly mistake
Nottingham Trent University's Nigel Hudson questions the wisdom of selling off such a prime national asset
Planning permissions for new homes hit eight-year high
Permissions for 66,102 new homes were granted in the first three months of the year in England, according to HBF and Glenigan, which is actually up 4% on the same period last year.