Miscellanea
Buy-to-let incorporations jump to a record high
New BTL companies were the second most common type of business registered in the UK last year, according to analysis by Hamptons.
‘February is the best time to get your home sold’ – Rightmove
Property portal analysis confirms the existing of a Spring selling season.
Mapped: Report flags £460bn of UK property held via offshore entities
Analysis by Tax Policy Associates suggests beneficial owners of 44% of these assets remain 'hidden, despite the law requiring disclosure'.
RIBA names 2026 Royal Gold Medallist
Irish architect NĂall McLaughlin receives the profession’s highest honour.
PCL council warns cyber attack fallout is ‘ongoing and will take several months’
A cyber incident 'with criminal intent' has been causing havoc in Prime Central London since November, causing significant delays to planning decisions across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.
Book Now: LPF webinar – The global outlook for the luxury property industry in 2026
Priya Rawal will host a live online event on 28th January, featuring an impressive panel of super-prime experts from London, New York & Dubai.
Ground rents to be capped at £250 as leasehold reform gathers pace
Government publishes draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill, continuing a march to reform the 'feudal' leasehold regime.
Hong Kong & Singapore top UK’s international buyer league table
A delve into Land Registry records finds a surprisingly stable number of properties registered to overseas addresses.
Knight Frank maps out ‘highly targeted’ expansion across key global hubs
Focus will be on 'expanding thoughtfully in the markets that matter most to our clients', says property firm's head of international.
Bloomberg: Multimillion-pound London homes hit by sudden, gaping cracks
Report highlights rising subsidence risk across prime London after last year's record heat.
Matcha Matters: Savills ranks Tokyo & London as the world’s most liveable cities for tech talent
Playful analysis emphasises the importance of cafe culture in international hubs.
Alpine homes keep climbing while global prime markets catch their breath
'The Alpine property market has shifted from seasonal playgrounds to year-round sanctuaries,' notes Knight Frank.