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Property firms note surge in activity following the Budget
“It’s clear from our record-breaking traffic numbers that the Spring Budget has introduced buyers into the market who were not perhaps able to consider moving until now or who were waiting to hear…
Lloyds to become a resi landlord
It's being reported that the UK's largest mortgage lender is to begin building its own portfolio of rental properties this year.
Analysts & commentators revisit forecasts as market continues to defy gravity
The UK housing market will continue to defy predictions of a slump, says Bloomberg Intelligence, but the longer-term outlook 'remains uncertain'.
Wales extends Stamp Duty holiday; Scotland does not
Wales has extended its Stamp Duty holiday - which raise the nil-rate threshold from £180k to £250k - until 30th June, with no tapering of the tax break.
Goldberg promoted at Marsh & Parsons
Former Hamptons man Marc Goldberg has stepped up to become Sales Director across all 33 Marsh & Parsons offices.
OBR upgrades property market forecasts
The Office for Budget Responsibility is rather more bullish on house price inflation and transaction numbers than in November...
‘Versailles-like’ mansion planned in Hong Kong
Property developer China Evergrande is reportedly planning to build an "unprecedented" 240,000 sq ft mega-mansion near the Shenzhen border in Hong Kong.
Ten of the best graphs from this year’s Wealth Report
How many square metres of prime property does US$1m buy around the world right now; which property types have come to the fore since the onset of the pandemic; where are the biggest centres for UHNWIs;
Successful rejig for ‘landmark’ Brook Green scheme
'Exceptional' & 'unique' freehold development opp was looking for a taker in 2018.
Bayswater investment block up for £11m
Chunky period building on Westbourne Gardens houses eight apartments.
‘Significant’ Battersea block housing longstanding Foxtons base listed at £8m
Site on Lavender Hill 'lends itself to potential residential led development opportunities', according to selling agents Allsop.
Budget 2021: Stamp Duty holiday extended to September
As expected, Chancellor Sunak has extended the Stamp Duty holiday for a few months, taking a sensible (albeit steep) tapered approach to avoid the hard cut-off that's caused so much angst over the last…