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The government is planning some major changes to a long-standing tax break next year, which could deter (even more) people from moving – and have big implications for certain landlords. Here’s Jane Lindop with the need-to-know on PRR…
Seasoned buying agents can pick up on subtle hints that vendors aren’t committed, says Jo Eccles, allowing their clients to exit earlier, on their terms, and with less financial and emotional cost…
LonRes chairman William Carrington offers his take on the issues of the day – or was that yesterday?
Last week, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in an appeal concerning a residential block on Mayfair’s Park Lane, which clarifies the definition of a ‘flat’ for the purposes of enfranchisement. Forsters’ property litigation team, who successfully acted for the residents, summarise the key facts and implications…
The 2019 Rugby World Cup has been a thrilling advert for Japan – and the country’s luxury property market, writes Penny Mosgrove…
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, London has seen a flurry of high-value deals being done in recent months – perhaps Brexit wasn’t such a significant cause of the hesitancy as we all thought, says real estate lawyer Helen Marsh
The government is finally stepping up the fight against the tide of ‘dirty money’ flowing through the UK property market, but estate agents shouldn’t be the first line of defence, argues Saul Empson…
The number of UK building and property firms getting into financial hot water has escalated in the last few years. In this briefing note, lawyers Simon Lewis and Philippa Jones explore the common causes of construction insolvency – and and how to protect your position if insolvency occurs.
Clients are increasingly coming to buy-to-let with a long hold in mind, intent on capitalising on lower prices and a weaker Sterling, while showing less interest in yield, reports top buying agent Hannah Aykroyd…
Glentree chief Trevor Abrahmsohn applauds the Housing Ministry’s move to try-out Reservation Agreements in property deals, and puts a price on a “Gentleman’s Word”
Successful businesses are not allowing geopolitical events to affect their ambitions, says top leadership coach Oona Collins -instead they are looking to innovate, as a mean of staying ahead and continuing to thrive…
Savvy sellers are beginning to understand the risks of overcooking an asking price in the current market, says PCL agent Nic Pejacsevich