Policy
Talking Heads: What do prime property pros want from the new PM & housing minister
From tax changes to an overhaul of the conveyancing process, here's what industry insiders would really like to see on the agenda.
Stamp Duty rebates could encourage greener homes, suggests think tank
A programme of “behavioural nudges and incentives for collective action” – including property tax rebates – could promote the uptake of energy efficient tech across Britain’s housing stock, says…
A fifth of property sellers miss new CGT payment deadline
A Freedom of Information Request by the Financial Times has revealed a big problem with the new Capital Gains Tax timeframe...
RBKC high streets protected by new planning rules
A planning order covering parts of Notting Hill, Chelsea & and South Ken has been given the green light by Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark.
Mayfair, Marylebone & Fitzrovia under threat from developer ‘free-for-all’, warns council
Westminster says planning deregulation will have a ‘devastating effect’ on the West End.
The Register of Overseas Entities is now in play; here’s what property pros need to know
Designed to "root out corrupt elites using UK property to launder their illicit wealth," the Register of Overseas Entities has officially launched, requiring more transparency for UK property transactions…
Green Shift: Why a home’s sustainability credentials will soon be a deal-breaker
There is a clear shift towards more eco-conscious house-hunting, reports Rightmove - but high costs and confusion are thwarting many people's desire to improve their home's energy efficiency.
Six ways to improve housing taxation around the world
“There is significant scope for countries to improve the design and functioning of housing taxes,” declares the OECD, as it advises high-income economies including the UK to cut residential transaction…
Trading Standards publishes new ‘material information’ guidance
Property portals, industry leaders and government have been collaborating to ‘improve transparency’ for buyers and tenants.
House prices surge even as political volatility rises
A general election rather than a Tory party leadership vote would have an impact on the housing market, writes Knight Frank's Tom Bill - but that feels unlikely this year.
How will Boris Johnson’s resignation affect the property market?
Clarity over the Prime Minister's departure provides some relief that a clearer more strategically sound future can be realised, says JLL's research chief Nick Whitten - even if we have a fallow period…
Boris Johnson resigns; new Prime Minister to be installed by October
It looks like a Conservative leadership race will take place over the Summer, selecting a new Prime Minister in time for the Autumn party conference.