Policy
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.
Government moots multi-generational mortgages
50-year mortgage terms could allow inherited debt and prop-up house price inflation.
Government launches review of holiday lets
Spot checks and a kitemark quality scheme are floated as the government looks "to improve the holiday letting market for those living in popular tourism destinations."
Gove addresses building owners as safety reforms come into force
“Today marks a major turning point for building safety in this country, as we introduce a tough new regime to make homes safe and help rid the sector of bad practice once and for all," says Levelling…
Short lets could need planning permission under new devolution proposal
"I understand that regional mayors may soon be given the power to ban properties from being used as short-term lets," writes James Forsyth, political editor of The Spectator, in The Times.
BoE bumps base rate up to 1.25%
Britain's central bank hikes interest rates again in a bid to curb inflation.
Rental reform white paper promises a ‘new deal’ for tenants
A sweeping set of changes to the private rented sector "marks a generational shift that will redress the balance between landlords and 4.
The Register of Overseas Entities: Five things you need to know
When set up, any overseas entity (like a foreign company) buying UK property will need to register its beneficial owners
The Building Safety Act: The biggest change to building safety in 40 years
With provisions due to come into force at the end of this month, the Macfarlanes team takes an in-depth look at the new Building Safety Act - which "represents a sea change for the construction sector"…