Policy
More planning red tape cut in the name of “sensible development”
The latest batch of measures to speed-up planning procedures and promote "sensible development" has been announced by the government.
Capital Gains Tax: Beware the “top down” recession, George
In case you were at lunch or something, the much-predicted imposition of Capital Gains Tax on foreign individuals buying in the UK has just been announced by the Chancellor in his latest Autumn Statement.
Mansion Tax Misgivings: Has the penny finally dropped?
Trevor Abrahmsohn is surprised to find himself agreeing with Tessa Jowell...
Am I hard of hearing or has Tessa Jowell woken up and smelt the coffee in relation to Mansion Tax?
Isn’t it incredible;
Required Reading: The Immigration Bill and its implications for the UK property industry
Tijen Ahmet gives us a brief overview of the new legislation and explains what it could all mean for the lettings sector...
Death by a Thousand Cuts: How many more property tax changes can London take?
If we keep trying to raise yet more taxes against foreign owners, there will come a point at which the capital loses its lustre, says James Bailey...
Scheme Stealers: Will the Funding for Lending rejig affect mortgage rates?
Will the premature curtailment of the Funding for Lending Scheme put pressure on the Banks and Building Societies to push up mortgage rates?
More properties could be eligible for HS2 compensation – Knight Frank
Knight Frank is advising property owners concerned about the implications of yesterday's HS2 Environmental Statement not to panic.
Required Reading: UK Capital Gains tax for non-residents?
There has been recent speculation that non-residents might have to start paying UK capital gains tax (CGT) on their UK property...
New rules for lettings ombudsman schemes
New Housing Minister Kris Hopkins is taking on the task of cleaning up the private rented sector, publishing a series of conditions that need to be met by a company or organisation setting up a redress…
Anti-basement bill gets first Commons reading
A bill designed to put the kibosh on willy-nilly subterranean extensions had its first outing in the House of Commons this week.
“Use By” date mooted for land banks; 23% of planning permissions are on hold or shelved
Nick Boles has laid out plans to set a time limit on planning permissions to put a stop to developers building up "land banks" of undeveloped schemes.
Autumn Statement date set for 5th December
We all know that Christmas gets earlier every year, but that Autumn happens in December is news to us;