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Candy brothers hit with huge Stamp Duty bill over Chelsea mansion transfer
The Upper Tax Tribunal's latest decision is "patently unfair", says property tycoon.
Vatican reveals scale of global property portfolio
Details on holdings published in unprecedented transparency drive as landmark case involving a PCL investment deal heads to trial; preparations for London property sell-off ‘underway’
Busiest prime London market since 2014, with 61% more £5m+ deals than in 2019
The top-end of London residential sales market has just enjoyed its strongest first half since 2014, reports Savills, with 59% more £5m+ transactions recorded in the first six months of this year compared…
Buying agencies ‘overwhelmed’ as househunters seek professional help
In the UK’s hottest property markets, ‘you’ll struggle to secure a good buying agent this year or next, or perhaps even the year after that’, according to Stacks.
Deal agreed on ‘ambassadorial’ £12.5m Hampstead mansion
Detached behemoth on Templewood Avenue has scope for further improvement.
Building Safety Levy consultation opens
Around 200 high-rise residential schemes would be affected each year by this proposed new tax, estimates the Government.
Buyers move further for bigger homes
In the South West, buyer interest for larger 4+ bed homes comes from a radius that is five times that of interest for 1-3 bed homes.
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
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Green light for record-breaking Knightsbridge mansion remodelling
2-8 Rutland Gate is set to become the >60,000 sq ft family home of a Chinese billionaire, following an epic nine-figure refurbishment by Squire & Partners and CC Land.
Agency reports triple sales success on Ilchester Place
There’s been ‘quite a bit of activity’ on the leafy Holland Park thoroughfare, named Britain’s most expensive street in 2019.
Connells bolsters senior lettings team with former Foxtons director
Connells Group has revamped its senior letting team, following its acquisition of Countrywide earlier this year.
Ranked: Top ten AONBs by price premium
As the government considers new areas of the countryside for protected status, Knight Frank suggests now might be a good time to invest…