Covid support measures for the property market end
The Stamp Duty holiday is over; notice periods on tenant evictions are back to normal, and HMRC's furlough scheme is finished.
NAEA boss warns ‘Covid fatigue’ could force another property market lockdown
"If the sector is seen to be abusing the safety rules, the Government has the right to withdraw its consent to keep the housing market open," warns Mark Hayward, Chief Executive of the National Association o…
Returning Stamp Duty to 2005 levels would galvanise the property market, suggests influential think tank
"Stamp duty has distorted the market to such an extent that the costs of cutting it are far lower than generally realised," suggests the Centre for Policy Studies, led by David Cameron's former housing…
End of the Golden Age? UK housing market undergoing ‘structural shift’
JLL forecasts price growth of 2.5% pa for the next five years as UK transitions into 'new paradigm'; PCL to be weakest performing region in 2018...
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United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty bolsters London sales team with more senior hires.
Knight Frank trims house price forecasts for 2025
But Tom Bill's team has upgraded its outlook for prime London property price growth over the next five years.
Some leasehold reforms to be enacted ‘at pace’ next year, promises government
The 'two-year rule' will end in January, but the announcement of more consultations mean major changes to the leasehold system are still some way off.
Luxury housebuilder seeks financial support after ‘challenging year’
45-year-old firm specialises in delivering high-end family homes in London and the Home Counties.
Chestertons appoints new Mayfair Sales Director
Elliot Fensom has been given a flagship Prime Central London role after a spell as the estate agency's 'Roaming Sales Manager'.
Expert Views: Property industry insiders on the government’s latest leasehold reform plans
Lawyers & leasehold specialists weigh-in on a big update on leasehold reform - including that the 'two-year rule' for leasehold extensions ends in January
Storied Berkeley Square pied-à-terre seeks £6.5mn
Grand apartment building at No.48 has links to two British Prime Ministers.
In Pictures: Extraordinary Jersey mansion seeks £35mn
This 'Mayfair specification' super-prime house overlooking St. Brelade's Bay is 'the ultimate retreat for discerning homeowners', say agents.
LonRes adds video reels as property marketing evolves
Video content has become an essential part of the marketing mix, says B2B prime London trading platform.
Contractor signed for super-prime St John’s Wood Barracks scheme
Multiplex is aiming to complete shell & core works at Sir George Iacobescu's St John’s Wood Square development by the end of 2026.
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