Policy
‘Britain’s backbone landlords are quitting in droves,’ warns software firm
93% of agents surveyed by Alto agreed they are 'concerned about losing their independent landlord clients altogether.'
Push to penalise gazumping & gazundering in Jersey
Proposal aims to 'instil confidence in the housing market for both buyers and sellers.'
This too shall pass: On noise, narrative & the need for perspective in Prime Central London
Richard & Sophie Rogerson explain why the reality of London’s luxury market may be more resilient than the headlines suggest - and what policymakers must do next.
‘Don’t tell me you love me, show me’: On the growing pushback against Labour’s non-dom overhaul
A House of Lords event last week underlined growing disquiet over the government’s non-dom tax reforms, reports Knight Frank's Tom Bill - but any new direction on policy may have to wait until the autumn.
Rumourmill: Reeves ‘to defy’ wealth tax calls
Chancellor reportedly distances herself from proposals to raid the rich.
Real Estate Legal Digest: An essential guide to the latest developments shaping the UK property market
Stay abreast of the key policies & issues impacting the real estate sector with PrimeResi's regular legal briefing, prepared by Boodle Hatfield's team of experts.
‘Developers understand what new homes buyers and renters want and need…trust their judgment’
With new data laying bare the severity of London's new homes crisis, Knight Frank’s Charlie Hart calls for brave intervention from both central and local government - warning that a cornerstone of the…
Flight of the ultra-rich: UK sees sharpest drop in billionaire residents
New data suggests 18 billionaires have shifted their tax residency abroad since 2023, as rival wealth centres gain ground.
Charlie Ellingworth: The key thing in a market like this is knowing the difference between the OK & the excellent
Property Vision’s co-founder reflects on a year of Labour, shifting values, and which properties are still selling.
Labour leaves door open to wealth tax
Ambiguity fuels fresh concerns in the prime property sector ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Government looks to ‘switch on’ leasehold reform measures
Amongst other things, the latest consultation sets out a plan for more transparency over service fees, and mandatory regulation for managing agents.
UK housing market faces a smoother ride in second half of 2025 – Knight Frank
As tariff turbulence appears to have peaked and the stamp duty disruption fades, the main risk over the next six months is the autumn Budget, explains the agency's UK resi research boss Tom Bill.