Policy
Budget 2024: Hunt scraps Non Dom status, abolishes Furnished Holiday Lettings relief & cuts CGT rates for residential property
The Non Dom regime is being replaced with a 'modern, fairer, simpler' tax system based on residency, says the Chancellor.
What do worldwide elections mean for London’s prime property market?
Their reasons may vary, but many global investors will be looking to the UK capital in these times of unprecedented change, explains lawyer Dennis Ko.
Westminster floats ‘retrofit first’ planning strategy
'We will not reach net zero without a significant shift in how we view development,' says Westminster Council's Geoff Barraclough.
Treasury considers scrapping Non-Dom status
Next week's Budget could see changes for HNWIs who live in the UK but have tax residencies overseas.
Hong Kong lifts overseas buyer curbs to revive property market
Restrictions on property transactions 'are no longer necessary amidst the current economic and market conditions,' says Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, as property prices slump.
Budget 2024: The prime property sector’s hopes & expectations
'All we hope for is a reduction in SDLT,' says one London estate agency chief - 'however in reality I suspect there is more chance of stumbling across a unicorn in Regent’s Park!'
Britain’s HNWIs lean towards voting Labour
27% of wealthy voters are planning to back Kier Starmer's party at the next General Election, according to a survey of HNWIs, compared to just 16% for the Conservatives and 15% for the Liberal Democrats
Competition watchdog to investigate eight major housebuilders
'Housebuilding in Great Britain needs significant intervention so that enough good quality homes are delivered in the places that people need them,' says Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA.
Sell off London’s Kremlin-linked property to help those in need, urges mayor
Sadiq Khan wants to see urgent action.
House of Lords to explore regulation of property agents
Peers will think about whether there should a new regulator of estate agents, amongst other things included in Lord Best's 2019 RoPA report.
Could taxing land more than income fix the UK housing crisis?
'The underlying value of land on which housing sits is now the foundation for the UK economy', says Professor Nick Gallent of The Bartlett School of Planning, as he explores one option that could make…
Airbnbs will require planning permission, confirms government
New legislation is in the works that will require owners to secure change of use consent for short-term rental properties in England.