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Berkeley calls for stamp duty overhaul as cautious buyers hold fire
London development giant wants 1% SDLT cap for first-time buyers and downsizers - and the investor surcharge scrapped altogether.
Agency reports biggest month for country house exchanges since 2022
After a dry few years, Strutt & Parker heralds 'a return of confidence in decision making for both buyers and sellers.'
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Chartwell Noble recruits former Fisher German partner
Independent agency continues to build its network of country house brokers.
Rocco Forte accelerates Sicilian branded resi project
Hotelier reports 'strong and sustained interest' for its private real estate debut.
Major London agency reports 64% jump in instructions
Chestertons sees ‘reasons to be optimistic’ after sharp rise in instructions and buyer enquiries.
Six months to challenge mansion tax valuations
Fresh details emerge on HVCTS roll-out as HMRC drafts in 300 extra staff, with up to 200,000 homes potentially in scope.
Rental income rises 6% across Howard de Walden’s £1.2bn resi estate
Great Estate reports high demand for Marylebone homes as wider portfolio valuation tops £4.5bn.
£12.25mn Chester Square townhouse finds buyer after agency switch
Boutique firm seals super-prime Belgravia deal after two previous agents had marketed the property.
Property market is ‘edging towards stability’ – RICS
Prices and activity levels continue to decline in most regions, but not as steeply as in previous months.
Rightmove heralds bigger-than-usual ‘back-to-school buyer bounce’
Although demand metrics remain below last year's level.
Fine & Country expands network despite subdued sales market
TPFG-owned agency brand added 24 licensees and eight international locations last year.