Policy

Psychological milestones will be important for the property market as mortgage rates continue to fall, writes Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.

Estate agency bosses Dominic Agace and Adam Stackhouse weigh-in on what Jeremy Hunt could and should announce in Wednesday's fiscal event.

'Déjà vu time once again' as the housing ministry's 'revolving door' welcomes back Lee Rowley.

Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from the RICS, Savills, JLL, Halifax, Foxtons, Knight Frank & more...

Michael Gove wants opinions on how best to change the ground rent system 'so leaseholders are not exploited any longer and can take back control of their own destiny.'

King Charles confirms a Leasehold & Freehold Bill will go before Parliament, with a view to banning leaseholds for new houses, and increases the standard lease extension period from 90 to 990 years.

The Law Society's new draft code of practice aims 'to remove the uncertainty around exchanging contracts for commercial and residential property by allowing [conveyancers] to use new technology to conduct…

Renowned economist Joseph Stiglitz is amongst those proposing 'an ambitious and yet pragmatic agenda for the coming years to move towards a fairer international tax system.'

With the roll-back on net zero policies billed as a cost saving exercise, Flora Harley examines whether UK homeowners value sustainability and how property marketing can play a role.

Widely-anticipated decision sees interest rates held steady again.

Michael Gove's new Leasehold Bill could mean all new houses must be sold as freeholds.

Discussions around support for buyers, stamp duty cuts and the Renters Reform Bill are becoming more hypothetical as the general election approaches.