Policy
London letting agency under fire over Chancellor’s rental mis-step
Rachel Reeves 'had not been made aware of the licensing requirement' when she rented-out her home in Southwark via a letting agency.
Tapping the Top End: Lucian Cook on the potential impact of taxing luxury homes
As the Treasury signals tax changes, Savills' Head of Residential Research examines their potential impact on the prime property market.
Industry Reactions: Renters’ Rights Bill gains Royal Assent
New laws represent 'seismic' changes for landlords, tenants & letting agents.
Property & Pre-Budget Propaganda: Charles Curran on the real effects of policy leaks & speculation
Maskells' MD reflects on how the recent raft of terrifying predictions are impacting on activity in the prime market - and why opportunistic buyers are still pressing ahead.
Rumourmill: Chancellor ‘plotting mansion tax raid’ on £2mn+ homes
More speculation about potential tax hikes in November's Budget event.
Government confirms “emergency measures to significantly ramp up housebuilding” in London
'Time-limited, emergency measures' include reduced affordable housing requirements, relaxed planning rules, and levy relief for residential developers.
Renters’ Rights Bill clears parliament
Letting agents face big changes to accountability & compliance, as rental sector reforms await the Royal rubber stamp.
FCA takes over AML supervision
The move will 'ensure more consistent oversight' - including more collaboration with law enforcement.
Propertymark seeks industry views on significant home-buying reforms
Estate agency trade body is working up its response to government proposals for 'the biggest shakeup to the homebuying system in this country’s history'.
UK property tax regime is ‘second worst’ in the world
American think tank's analysis prompts fresh calls for the abolition of Stamp Duty.
Tom Bill: Lower borrowing costs offer respite for the Treasury & mortgage holders
Falling gilt yields may give the government more breathing room but possibly not enough to prevent new property taxes in next month’s Budget, explains Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
London’s resi planning rules ‘set to be eased under emergency provisions’
Mayor Sadiq Khan & Housing Minister Steve Reed are said to be discussing a temporary relaxation of regulations in the capital.