Policy
Required Reading: What does the Renters’ Rights Bill mean for the prime lettings market?
With new regulations on the horizon, Savills has outlined who will be affected & the key changes any landlord or tenant needs to know.
Scottish politicians float ‘mansion tax’ on £1mn+ homes
A reported amendment to the Scotland's new Housing Bill could mean a 'mansion tax on the biggest & most luxurious houses' as well as higher taxes on overseas buyers.
Tom Bill: Financial markets take breather, rates edge lower – but outlook stays unsettled
The tariff turbulence has calmed for now but any downwards pressure on mortgage rates is not guaranteed to last, writes Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.
Mortgage lender reveals ‘blockbuster month’ ahead of SDLT deadline
Barclays Bank's data confirm buyer stampede to beat April's higher property taxes.
New sanctions compliance legislation for all lettings agents is less than a month away
Caroline Walters explains how to get up to speed before next month's important AML changes come into force.
Authorities have collected just 3% of overseas entities register fines
The Financial Times reports that only 14 non-compliance penalties have been collected so far, bringing in a mere £700k.
Trump’s tariffs & stock market turmoil: Industry insiders on the potential impacts for UK prime property
'When sentiment sours, it’s the high-end, optional purchases that stall first'
ATED receipts still on the rise
HMRC raked in £132mn from the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings in the last 12 months, up 6% on the previous year.
Stamp Duty payments should be ‘spread over 20 years’ – Tony Blair Institute
'Stamp duty is long overdue reform,' declares the TBI's Director of Economic Policy on the day SDLT bills jump up.
Tom Bill: UK housing market steady as government walks fiscal tightrope
The spring statement contained no nasty surprises for the property sector, but it failed to address concerns about the government’s tight financial headroom, explains Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
Required Reading: No surprise measures in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Mishcon de Reya's Private Wealth & Tax team explain what the government's Spring Statement means for high net worth individuals & business owners.
Lucy Morton: Why landlords should keep calm & carry on
Change can be unsettling, but those who continue to provide quality homes and positive experiences for tenants have little to fear from the Renters Reform Bill, explains JLL's resi agency chief.