Policy

With new regulations on the horizon, Savills has outlined who will be affected & the key changes any landlord or tenant needs to know.

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.

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.

Barclays Bank's data confirm buyer stampede to beat April's higher property taxes.

Caroline Walters explains how to get up to speed before next month's important AML changes come into force.

The Financial Times reports that only 14 non-compliance penalties have been collected so far, bringing in a mere £700k.

'When sentiment sours, it’s the high-end, optional purchases that stall first'

HMRC raked in £132mn from the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings in the last 12 months, up 6% on the previous year.

'Stamp duty is long overdue reform,' declares the TBI's Director of Economic Policy on the day SDLT bills jump up.

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.

Mishcon de Reya's Private Wealth & Tax team explain what the government's Spring Statement means for high net worth individuals & business owners.

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.