Policy
Four Policy Priorities: Rightmove suggests housing manifesto for the next government
Stamp Duty reform tops the property portal's wishlist.
Currency Matters: Keep calm and carry on
We can expect lots of 'noise' over the next few weeks, but there are three things that move markets significantly, explains David Huggett...
Watered-down Leasehold Reform Bill becomes law; Renters Reform shelved
Rushed-through Act is 'far from perfect, but it is the start of reform to outdated legislation that was not fit for purpose,' says Propertymark.
Property industry reactions: Six weeks until the General Election
Leading property brokers, developers & market-watchers have broadly welcomed news of an imminent General Election.
General Election set for 4th July
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that a UK General Election will be held in six weeks' time.
Labour unveils housing policy agenda
Angela Rayner has outlined a plan to build a series of New Towns, evoking the spirit of Clement Attlee's post-War building boom.
Watchdog flags ‘risks’ in new Biodiversity Net Gain rules
The 'novel and complex' government scheme to promote nature within property developments was launched 'without having all elements in place to ensure its long-term success', warns the National Audit Office
‘The industry wants regulation & consumers need it’, Propertymark policy chief tells MPs
Trade body estimates that failed transactions cost consumers around £260mn a year, while estate agents and conveyancers lose c.£1bn, and approximately 4 million working days annually.
MPs to quiz housing market experts on ways to improve the home buying & selling process
The Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Committee will question leaders from the RICS, Propertymark, HomeOwners Alliance, Open Property Data Association, the Home Buying & Selling Group, and The Conveyancing…
Consumer body Which? calls for substantial EPC reform
'Too many EPCs do not provide an accurate assessment of the energy efficiency of a home.'
Talking Heads: What does the end of non-dom status mean for the prime property market?
As Britain's 225-year-old 'non-dom' tax regime faces abolition, we asked prime resi insiders about the potential impact on the property market and their businesses.
Tories float September Stamp Duty cut
The Chancellor is considering raising the SDLT threshold to £300k, according to newspaper reports.