Policy
Whitehall pitches major farming shake-up that could transform rural England
English farmers could be offered "lump sum exit payments" if they don't want (or can't afford) to shift to a new post-EU subsidy regime.
‘Our economic emergency has only just begun’ – Government outlines new spending priorities
There was no mention of a much hoped-for extension to the Stamp Duty holiday in today's Autumn Spending Review, delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Seller Beware: The capital gains tax conundrum facing investors and second home owners
As rumours continue to swirl, many buy-to-let investors and second home owners are faced with the uncomfortable dilemma of trying to second guess how the Government would introduce any changes to CGT,…
Housing Minister Pincher explains the Government’s housing strategy – full speech
Minister of State for Housing, Christopher Pincher MP, delivered a speech at yesterday's Savills Annual Housing Seminar, in which he talked through the Government's strategy for housing, covering Covid-19…
High Court re-affirms new Permitted Development Rights
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against new Permitted Development Rights and changes to Use Class Orders.
Government review pitches £14bn CGT hike, potentially doubling rates for second-home owners
There are "a range of areas in which Capital Gains Tax is counter-intuitive and creates odd incentives", says the Office of Tax Simplification in a comprehensive review of the CGT regime.
Housing Secretary Jenrick’s Resi Convention speech, in full
Robert Jenrick took to the virtual stage this week to deliver the keynote speech at this year's fully-online Resi Convention.
Welsh property market re-opens
The Welsh property market re-opens today (Monday, 9 November) following a two-week "firebreak lockdown". Estate agents are unsurprisingly relieved that their doors can open once again.
What does a second Lockdown in England mean for the housing market?
"It will be difficult to sustain the current [property market] momentum through to the year end," warns Savills' research chief Lucian Cook, as he looks at the potential ramifications of England's second…
Government letter to the housing industry: Carry on building & moving
"House building – and its supply chains that support it - should continue working securely" through the November Coronavirus lockdown, say the Housing Secretary, Home Builders Federation and Federation…
The ‘marching morons’ of the residential property market
Neurotic lenders are acting as a chicane on the markets, vents Trevor Abrahmsohn
Property market to remain open through November lockdown
Government clarifies that "the housing market will remain open throughout this period", with the furlough scheme and mortgage holidays extended.