Policy

The government wants to remove the involvement of 'statutory consultees' (such as Sport England, Theatres Trust & The Gardens Trust) from planning decisions.

Failure to comply could lead to big fines or even criminal prosecution.

Stability could be the UK’s strength right now, so it feels like unfortunate timing to be replacing our non-dom tax regime with something less competitive, says research boss Tom Bill.

New leasehold flats are to be banned, with commonhold promoted as the 'default tenure'.

Improving the energy-efficiency of older homes is a vital part of the march to lower carbon emissions & combatting climate change.

The recent MPC vote highlighted how unpredictable its future decisions may be, explains Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.

The Housing Ministry is aiming for 'a fully digitalised home buying and selling process.'

Reports of a landlord exodus have been 'largely over exaggerated,' says finance firm - but property investors are nervous about the Renters' Rights Bill.

'I am hoping and praying that the unique attractions of London and the UK would be sufficient to stem the tide, but I’m not so sure anymore': Attacking our brightest and wealthiest can only drag us down…

The borough, which the highest number of short-term lets in the country, is clamping down on abuse of the 90-night rule & noise nuisance

It feels like backs are moving closer to the wall inside Whitehall, says Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.

Government confirms 'tweak' to the Finance Bill, but insiders warn it could be 'too little too late'.