Economists call for sweeping ‘liberalisation’ of planning regulations
The Adam Smith Institute suggests that removing restrictions on urban housing development would 'boost the welfare of every person'.
‘Street vote’ planning referenda could allow building extensions up to seven storeys
'The value of property may increase as a result of a street vote development order, so there is an incentive for homeowners to work with their neighbours to prepare one,' says Michael Gove's Department…
Housebuilding’s ‘new normal’ in nine charts
Savills has taken a deep dive into the mechanics and economic realities of the UK's housebuilding sector, highlighting some dramatic changes in the new-build sales landscape...
Labour would fund planning system overhaul with higher Stamp Duty surcharge for overseas buyers
Keir Starmer promises to 'get Britain building' if his party wins the next General Election, while Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Labour would 'side with the builders not the blockers' on planning…
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Homes of the Rich & Famous: Celebrity-owned properties sell twice as fast as ‘normal’ listings
An A-list occupant can generate a huge buzz for a new instruction, reports Beauchamp Estates, but the effect on the property's value is less obvious.
Chestertons bolsters London super-prime lettings team
Big-brand estate agency eyes 'strategic growth' in top-end rental sector with new Head of Super Prime Lettings.
Super-prime North London mansion frozen in international fraud probe
Luxury Avenue Road residence, City office block and West End flats among £130mn of London property identified in crackdown on alleged global fraud operation.
Stamp Duty ‘should be abolished as part of a wholesale reform of property taxation’
'SDLT certainly should not be increased,' declares an in-depth new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and 'a well-designed tax system would have no place for SDLT at all.'
Wilfords brings in new Kensington & Chelsea sales boss
Independent agency boosts team and gears up for another office launch later this year.
Former Property Vision advisor launches Home Counties buying agency
Eddie Ruggles-Brise has set up an indie agency.
Luxury agency sells brace of storied PCL penthouses
Beauchamp Estates confirms sales of Belgravia and Marylebone apartments once home to Christine McVie and Mick Jagger, as part of a £100mn run of deals.
Exploring the £4bn makeover that’s pushed Mayfair ‘back up to the top of the Monopoly board’
Luxury property developers & great estates are pouring millions into public realm improvements in Mayfair - making the historic area 'central London's third-biggest regeneration zone.'
Innovo lines up debut London resi play opposite Lord’s
First outing for UK arm of Middle Eastern luxury property giant to deliver 89 new homes in collaboration with a 'best-in-class' design team.
Prime country house market ‘gains momentum’ as prices fall
Average country house prices have fallen -5.4% in the last year, reports Knight Frank - but the agency has seen a +9% increase in the number of offers accepted.
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