Policy
Global buyers & rental reform: A legal perspective on the Prime London market
Lawyers Thomas Moran & Ruth Morris report on two key themes involving regime changes & the internationally mobile.
From policy shock to property strategy: Charlie Gibson on navigating the ‘Reeves reversal’
Amid the chaos of recent weeks, smart buyers have been seeking value where others see volatility, negotiating leverage - and backing London's long-term fundamentals, reports top PCL agent.
Non-dom changes create £401mn stamp duty ‘black hole’ – Knight Frank
Policy shift blamed for slump in £5mn-plus deals and mounting pressure on Treasury purse strings.
Property Industry Reactions: BoE holds interest rates at 4.25%
Leading estate agents & mortgage brokers are unsurprised by today's MPC decision, and broadly welcome more market stability.
‘The government got it wrong’: Prime property insiders react to non-dom U-turn rumours
UPDATED: Key inheritance tax rule 'under review' amid wave of high-profile departures, reports suggest.
Property Industry Reactions: Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review 2025
The Chancellor has promised the 'biggest cash injection into social & affordable housing in 50 years'.
Government mandates solar panels for ‘vast majority’ of new-build homes
Property sector welcomes Ed Miliband's 'rooftop revolution'.
Housebuilding will ‘fall well short’ of 1.5mn target, warns Savills
Leading property consultancy expects property developers to deliver only 56% of the government's housing target.
Property consultancy calls for Business Rates reform as holiday homes ‘flipped’ to avoid Council Tax hikes
'The problem is not second homeowners,' argues Colliers; 'it is politicians failing to understand the issues and having the courage to do something about it.'
Carrots & Sticks: Will the government’s new tactics boost resi development?
Oliver Knight unpacks the latest housing policy levers - and how developers are navigating a 'complex' landscape.
Government courts SME housebuilders with simplified planning rules
Fresh proposals aim to 'level the playing field' for smaller property developers, by cutting out planning committees & trimming red tape.
‘Get on & build’: Government threatens penalties for slow development
Housebuilders could face fines or even lose sites if construction is delayed.