Family Fortunes: Have we reached peak property inheritance?
With recent data revealing that over 50s now hold nearly 80% of all of the UK’s privately held housing wealth, Gemma Mallett runs through the oft-misunderstood rules surrounding gifts of properties.
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Former Northacre sales boss launches new venture
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New Earls Court plans submitted, promising ‘a global destination’ with 4,000 new homes
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Conditions are nervy, but some HNWIs are sensing an opportunity & taking a long-term view, reports top acquisition firm.
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Savills estimates that 22,100 non-doms are likely to be exposed to proposed tax changes.
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