'Dramatic' CGT change could impact the resi market, warns law firm
Second home owners, landlords and property investors will have much less time to pay their tax bills as of April next year, notes Royds Withy King, and many may well be tempted to offload any surplus or underperforming properties in advance...
Law firm takes down government’s first crack at a reservation agreement
After a sneak preview of the first draft, Hart Brown dismisses the government's latest attempt at fixing the conveyancing system as 'well meaning but sadly way short of what is required'
Boodle Hatfield named UK’s top resi law firm
300-year-old firm awarded number one placing by Legal 500 for real estate specialism
Law Commission sets out a package of ‘radical’ leasehold reforms
Proposed policy overhaul aims 'to provide a better deal for leaseholders who want to purchase the freehold or to extend the lease of their home', while reducing legal costs and helping to prevent unnecessary…
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Luxury brokerage brings in Savills duo to boost SW London coverage
UK Sotheby’s International Realty recently announced a 'strategic expansion' into the region, targeting key markets including Fulham, Clapham, Wandsworth, Putney, Barnes, Wimbledon & Richmond.
DDRE Global adds more advisors; reports £145mn Q1 deal run
Five-year-old brokerage, now 50-strong, tucked away some big off-market transactions during the first quarter.
Ex-Foxtons trio joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in London
Stella Krizanec, Camilla Goodfellow & Sami Ounzar have all made the move to Martin Bikhit's top-end estate agency.
Native Land launches sales at landmark South Bank scheme
New Pictures: The 50-storey, 249-unit Opus will become Prime Central London's tallest residential tower, and neighbour a forthcoming five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel.
Reuben Brothers completes first resi phase of £1bn Piccadilly Estate
The AHMM-designed One Carrington has delivered 28 new luxury homes as part of a huge transformation underway in London's most exclusive neighbourhood.
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Chestertons Global moves on Iraq with Baghdad office
Luxury property agency continues to target 'emerging & frontier markets' as it ramps up its international network.
Green light for two more Gehry-designed buildings at Battersea Power Station
New residential buildings will complete Electric Boulevard, and create 306 new homes including specialist 'senior living' apartments.
‘Exceptionally rare’ St. George’s Hill building plot seeks £1.5mn
The one-acre site with derelict house 'offers exceptional market value,' says Savills.
Revealed: What does the ‘average mansion’ cost around Britain?
'Size doesn’t always matter,' says Savills, as the research team delves into what makes a mansion a mansion in different parts of the country.
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