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Reaction: Wealth tax proposals
Edo Mapelli Mozzi
Nick Clegg's 'rich tax' proposals are short-sighted, foolish and will drive money out of the UK, says Edo Mapelli Mozzi.
How to Avoid Clegg’s Emergency Wealth Tax
Whether it is a genuine step to rebalance the books or a political gamble to regain the balance of power within the coalition government following the Liberals' defeat on Lords reform, Nick Clegg's proposal…
Essential Feng Shui
Anna Bastiaenen examines the growing importance of the ancient Chinese art of feng shui in Western architecture, design and development.
Open House or Private View?
Do open houses ever work at the top of the market? Dan Crofton looks at a launch tactic that divides the market.
Required Reading: UK property held by offshore companies: consultation response from Mishcon de Reya
Mishcon de Reya has responded to the Government consultation document: "Ensuring the fair taxation of residential property transactions" (full version here) which covers:
William Cash goes scouting for stately homes
Shropshire is home to a wealth of top-notch country estates, says William Cash, but some could do with a touch of demolition.
Feature: Country pursuits
Ian Hepburn
When it comes to desirability and elusiveness, classic country estates are the Picassos of the property market.
Special Report: The Privy Market
What does 'off-market' actually mean? In a special report, Dan Crofton goes in search of the silent listings that everyone's talking about...
Required Reading: new French taxes on property owners explained
Francois Marchand
Unsure how the recent French property tax reforms will affect you and your clients? Has there been an element of scaremongering?
Required Reading: resi tax crib sheet
The legal gurus at Mishcon de Reya have produced a very handy guide to taxes on UK residential property.
The reality of the Community Infrastructure Levy
As the Community Infrastructure Levy comes into force, Mishcon de Reya's Daniel Farrand and Jade Chalmers look at how this new charge - of up to £50 per square metre - on extensions and new resi builds…
William Cash goes clubbing for masterpieces
Robin Birley's new Mayfair club is ace, says William Cash from Upton Cressett Hall. It might even be a masterpiece.