Five years on: How 2016’s tax changes have shrunk the buy-to-let market
“The tax changes introduced from 2016 onwards have undoubtedly taken the heat out of the buy-to-let market," argues Hamptons' research chief Aneisha Beveridge. "Landlord purchases have dropped and consequently the rental sector is 7% smaller than it was at its peak in 2017."
What’s next for prime markets? Eight factors shaping the top end of the UK’s property market
A year after the pandemic struck, Savills is "optimistic" about the outlook for Britain's prime property markets...
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Latest mortgage data shows a resurgence of buy-to-let activity
The number of home-mover, remortgage and buy-to-let lending picked up in December, reports UK Finance.
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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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Talking Heads: Prime property industry reactions to the Budget 2025
A Council Tax surcharge for high-value homes is 'probably the least worst outcome for owners of prime property', comments Savills, but our pundits are less sanguine about changes to landlords' income…
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£10.95mn Regent’s Park mansion sold ‘within minutes’ of Budget speech
UK buyer accelerated exchange on Grade I listed residence after Chancellor delivered a softer-than-expected property tax package.
International buyer lands £25mn Knightsbridge Gate penthouse
Marquee 6,214 sq ft residence drew multiple offers despite wider market caution.
Top buying agent launches independent firm
Lucie Hirst's new operation will specialise in high-end acquisitions across PCL & the Cotswolds.
Budget 2025: OBR leak confirms ‘mansion tax’ on £2mn+ homes from April 2028
Office for Budget Responsibility report published early 'in error' - including details of a new Council Tax surcharge on high-value homes.
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Budget 2025: Chancellor confirms a ‘mansion tax’ & higher rates on property income
High-value homes will face significantly higher Council Tax bills, while landlords will pay a larger share of their property income to HMRC.
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Super-prime developer Binghatti appoints London sales lead
Dean Elgafar previously worked at Wetherell, Chestertons & UK Sotheby's International Realty.
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Hoffen West acquires well-known PCL agency’s lettings & management book
26-year-old Belgravia specialist's portfolio will be integrated into Rupert Hoffen & Neil West's operation.
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£10bn Earls Court scheme gets green light from H&F
Borough's unanimous approval marks 'major milestone' for central London's biggest cleared development site.
Required Reading: The Budget 2025 for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya's team of tax & legal experts delivers a thorough briefing on the Autumn Budget's key announcements & policy changes - including the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge affecting £2mn+…
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