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European court rules public registers of beneficial owners are ‘invalid’
A judgement by Europe's top law court has thrown public registers of beneficial owners - such as the UK's current attempt to shine a light on opaque overseas property ownership structures - into doubt.
‘There will be nowhere to hide’: Government fast-tracks Economic Crime Bill & register of overseas property owners
"Time is up for Putin's cronies hiding dirty money in the UK and this new legislation will help to crack down on economic crime, including removing key barriers to using Unexplained Wealth Orders," says…
The Register of Overseas Entities: Five things you need to know
When set up, any overseas entity (like a foreign company) buying UK property will need to register its beneficial owners
The Register of Overseas Entities is now in play; here’s what property pros need to know
Designed to "root out corrupt elites using UK property to launder their illicit wealth," the Register of Overseas Entities has officially launched, requiring more transparency for UK property transactions…
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Brace of Mayfair mansions offered as ultra-prime redevelopment opp
A luxury resi reworking of the twin Georgian townhouses on South Audley Street could deliver a £65mn end product, agents suggest.
Telegraph: ‘How Britain’s most expensive house became a £250mn white elephant’
2-8a Rutland Gate is 'a barometer of the vigour of London’s so-called 'super prime' property market', says journalist Jonathan Ford.
Rumourmill: Chancellor ‘plotting mansion tax raid’ on £2mn+ homes
More speculation about potential tax hikes in November's Budget event.
Battersea Power Station owner reportedly mulls sale
It is suggested that BNP Paribas has been brought in to 'explore options' for the sale of non-residential parts of the landmark building.
Knight Frank’s Rory Penn on resilience, recalibration & finding opportunity in London’s prime property market
Q&A: The high-profile agency's London sales chief reveals a big-ticket deal tally and shares how the business is navigating 'peak uncertainty'.
Tapping the Top End: Lucian Cook on the potential impact of taxing luxury homes
As the Treasury signals tax changes, Savills' Head of Residential Research examines their potential impact on the prime property market.
London letting agency under fire over Chancellor’s rental mis-step
Rachel Reeves 'had not been made aware of the licensing requirement' when she rented-out her home in Southwark via a letting agency.
Property & Pre-Budget Propaganda: Charles Curran on the real effects of policy leaks & speculation
Maskells' MD reflects on how the recent raft of terrifying predictions are impacting on activity in the prime market - and why opportunistic buyers are still pressing ahead.
Knight Frank concludes South of France partnership
Agency points to ‘evolving strategic priorities’ as it announces another change to its French network.
American super-agency Douglas Elliman expands into Europe
Philippe Curutchet, Fredrik Lilloe & Edward de Mallet Morgan are leading the luxury brokerage's French debut.
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Design studio Taylor Howes completes a two-year reimagining of a storied Knightsbridge residence - which is now up for sale at nearly £17mn.
La dolce vita gets dearer: Italy doubles flat tax for wealthy new residents
As PM Meloni ramps up the annual levy for UHNWIs to help raise revenue, Knight Frank's Kate Everett-Allen explains the background to the changes & the implications for Italy’s luxury real estate market.
Industry Reactions: UK property transactions tick up
Housing market described as ‘remarkably resilient’ & 'broadly stable' as HMRC reports increase in September sales.
Development land market ‘under pressure’ as investors take pause
Sentiment in the UK's residential development land market remains positive, says Savills, but things are slow-moving.
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