Policy
UK to ‘soften’ non-dom tax reforms after HNWIs take flight
Government confirms 'tweak' to the Finance Bill, but insiders warn it could be 'too little too late'.
Leasehold overhaul edges closer as Minister signs-off first step
Matthew Pennycook has signed regulations to 'remove the two-year ownership rule for leaseholders of flats to extend their lease, and leaseholders of houses to extend their lease or buy their freehold.
Spanish PM threatens to ban non-EU property buyers
'We are going to propose to ban non-EU foreigners from buying houses in our country,' said Pedro Sánchez.
One dollar millionaire leaving the UK ‘every 45 minutes’
Government under more pressure to rethink non-dom crackdown as research reveals scale of HNW 'exodus'.
Spain floats 100% property tax for non-EU buyers
Spanish Prime Minister unveils plan to tackle 'grave' housing crisis with huge tax hikes on overseas buyers.
Estate agents’ boards: ‘Visual pollution’ or important marketing tool?
Officials are clamping down on traditional 'For Sale' and 'To Let' signs across PCL, but their incredible commercial potency is underestimated by the consumer - and absurdly, even by some estate agents,…
Opinion: Why 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for planning & housebuilding
Carter Jonas's Head of Planning & Development outlines his predictions for what the new year could mean for housebuilding and property development...
Planning permissions slump to record low
HBF issues urgent call for 'targeted interventions' as downward trend continues.
Leasehold reform legislation coming ‘within this year’ says Housing Secretary
Angela Rayner renews pledge to bring forward leasehold reforms and promote commonhold tenure.
Westminster set to extend ban on estate agent boards
Council argues For Sale & To Let boards 'can create substantial harm to visual amenity and local character'.
English councils & planning set to be transformed under ambitious devolution plan – an expert explains
Policy studies academic Dr Jack Newman explores 'some of the most consequential reforms of recent times, signalling a long-term settlement on how England is governed.'
Nature Restoration Fund proposed to streamline housebuilders’ environmental obligations
Housing and Environment ministries are seeking views on a plan to help property developers 'get building while delivering their environmental obligations in a more sensible and strategic way.'