Miscellanea
Government bats away Stamp Duty & Council Tax reform petition
Official response says 'council tax is a settled tax which is understood by taxpayers', despite outdated valuations.
Hamptons heads back to the Chelsea Flower Show
Agency's fourth collaboration with Garden Club London will showcase urban living trends.
FT: The new super-prime dilemma – sell, rent or manage?
Anna Tyzack has looked into choices facing former non-doms with homes in London.
Westminster confirms start date for new estate agent board restrictions
Advertising consent will be required for all new boards in designated areas from 15 April.
Over‑60s hold majority of UK housing wealth, Savills analysis reveals
'The passing of equity between generations is going to be a prominent feature of the housing market in coming years,' comments research chief Lucian Cook.
ChatGPT ‘almost blew up’ $50mn property deal, claims US super-broker
'It is a good job I’m here when ChatGPT offered opposite answers,' said Ryan Serhant.
Government confirms major changes for housebuilders & home owners with new Future Homes Standard
New rules come into force next year, promising to phase out fossil fuels in English homes.
In Pictures: Entire Irish village hits the market, seeking €20mn
The historic 'working village' in County Kildare was restored by Ryanair's co-founder in the 1990s.
MIPIM Debrief: A prime resi specialist’s key takeaways from Cannes in 2026
Design & project delivery boss Shona Patel reviews crucial trends from one of the world's leading real estate industry get-togethers - including some interesting insights about the luxury sector.
Knight Frank names three new Proprietary Partners
Knightsbridge lettings head Arya Salari, capital markets specialist Eddie Thomas and lease advisory lead James Thistle step up.
London property tied to Iranian elites worth £200mn, report claims
'The scale and nature of these acquisitions raise serious questions about how the UK’s anti-money-laundering framework allowed this to happen over a period of many years,' says Transparency International.
Westminster to grant blanket retrofit consent for Eaton Square
Borough's first Listed Building Consent Order promises to allow 'retrofit at scale' on London's largest residential square.