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‘Costly & unnecessary’ Stamp Duty holiday ‘not the main cause of house price boom’ – Resolution Foundation
"Stronger forces" than the temporary tax break have been at play in the housing market over the last year, says an influential think tank - which argues that the UK's Stamp Duty holidays have been "problematic…
PCL developer reports massive spike in UAE enquiries as travel restrictions ease
‘The coming months will be dominated by eager buyers from the Middle East looking to invest in the capital,’ predicts Almacantar.
Number of £1m-plus homes jumps by 100,000
Another 98,931 properties have joined the seven-figure club in the last 12 months, according to TwentyCi
Government pitches a ‘major scaling up’ of custom & self-built homes
30-40,000 custom and self-build (CSB) homes could and should be built in the UK each year, says Richard Bacon, in a report that rails against "houses designed by accountants".
Savills assembles heavyweight new Environment & Infrastructure team
A trio of senior directors have been brought together to advise on infrastructure and planning projects across the UK, including environmental impact assessment and Nationally Significant Infrastructure…
‘Signs of stabilisation’ as property supply picks up
"This month’s slight rebalance of the market is welcome news and a much-needed step in the right direction," says Propertmark's CEO, "with supply of property beginning to increase and the number of homes…
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West Country estate agency on acquisition spree
Cooper and Tanner has made its second agency acquisition in as many months, acquiring Geoffrey Smith Ltd in Shepton Mallet and Midsomer Norton.
Lloyds Bank’s Citra aims to be Britain’s biggest private landlord by 2025
Citra Living plans to build a massive portfolio of 50,000 private rental properties over the next ten years, according to reports.
Investec backs Belgravia trophy home project with £16m loan
Renovation of Wilton Crescent mansion to deliver ‘flagship asset’ with a GDV north of £30m; PCL recovery to gain pace in the months ahead, says firm.
Steve McQueen’s former beach house goes for $12m
Malibu getaway once owned by the ‘King of Cool’ has direct access to Broad Beach.
Estate agent: ‘The supercars are back’
First signs reported of wealthy Gulf buyers returning to PCL.