Policy
Why 2020 looks like a very bumpy ride for residential landlords
With a raft of legislatory changes looming in the months ahead, it's likely that more landlords will decide to jump ship and sell up, writes Joanne Young...
Scotland clamps down on short-lets
Councils to be given new powers to tackle issues caused by the massive growth in homes being offered up as short-term accommodation;
Javid confirms Budget 2020 date: Wednesday 11th March
The new Government's first Budget will be delivered on 11th March 2020; it will "usher in a decade of renewal" says Chancellor Sajid Javid.
Airbnb ‘not an estate agent’, rules EU court
Europe's highest court decides that US-based short-term accommodation platform does not need to comply with French property laws in landmark case
Is the time finally right for the commonhold revolution?
According to the the Law Commission, commonhold offers a once in a generation opportunity to rethink how property is owned in England and Wales and should be reinvigorated.
Is the market ready for price growth?
With the Conservatives now given a mandate to take Brexit forward and promptly as promised, Cluttons' James Hyman and team give their view on the likely consequences for the residential markets across…
Industry agrees new process for valuing tall buildings
Surveyors, builders and lenders agree a new industry-wide process for the valuation of homes in 18+ metre buildings.
Talking Heads: Prime resi industry reactions to the Conservative Party’s General Election win
The biggest Tory majority since 1987 is "a hugely comforting outcome for the wealthy", says a top buying agent, while a super-prime estate agent thinks that Boris Johnson's new government "will inevitably…
Tory majority gives Johnson a ‘powerful mandate’
Boris Johnson's Conservative Party has won the General Election; here's a summary of the key property and tax policies that have been promised by the new government...
Refurbishing old buildings reduces emissions – but outdated tax rates make it expensive
Existing buildings already embody significant CO₂ emissions, which makes it all the more important to upgrade and refurbish – rather than demolish and rebuild – wherever possible.
Housing will be a ‘key factor’ for nearly a quarter of voters on 12th December
23% of voters see housing policies as a "key factor" in determining their decision in this General Election, according to a new Ipsos MORI poll - which also reveals overwhelming public support for rent…
One month to go: Government yet to publish new AML regs
New EU anti-money-laundering rules are due to be implemented exactly one month from today, but lenders, brokers, estate agents and introducers are still waiting on the final details...