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Countering the conspiracy theories: The case for the 15-minute city
Conspiracy theorists have suggested some kind of global authoritarian plot, but there is a compelling argument for centring projects around walkability and community in the post-pandemic era, says Ballymore's…
‘We wanted to see more’ Vs. ‘Thank goodness the Chancellor decided to leave the property market well alone’: Housing industry reactions to the 2023 Spring Budget
A 'missed opportunity' or is 'no action the best stance'? Here's what the property industry makes of Jeremy Hunt's latest round fiscal policy updates...
‘The last thing you would want to do is openly advertise it’: North London super-agent’s advice on selling a £250mn trophy mansion
One of London's finest private residences, The Holme in Regent's Park, made global headlines last week after reportedly going up for sale at £250mn; as the world awaits the outcome, veteran agent Trevor A…
Neil Short: Key trends to watch in the PCL lettings market this year
JLL’s PCL lettings boss summarises the big themes at play in the rental market right now, and the four main priorities for tenants...
The View from Scotland: A pause for reflection may be no bad thing for the property market
'Investing in the housing market was never a short-term play', says DM Hall boss John McHugh, as he provides a sit-rep on a slow start to the year for the Scottish property market.
Money matters: What next for mortgages?
After a turbulent few months, should borrowers act now or wait in the hope that rates continue to fall?
Currency watch: Sterling showing clear signs of recovery, but still a way to go
David Huggett talks us through the latest movements on the world's currency markets - and the real-world impact on real estate buyers...
On Leasehold Reform: Prime resi landlords should beware the incoming white knights
As the government prepares to untangle England's ancient property laws, Simon Kerrigan explains the background to the "once-in-a-generation" reforms, and the potential implications for landlords...
Required Reading: Typed name is sufficient to transfer interest in property
There's 'a wide discretion when showing compliance with the usual legal formalities relating to the transfer of beneficial interests in property', say lawyers Emma Preece & Laura Bushaway, following a…
SDLT: Black and White, or (50) Shades of Grey?
Matt Spencer and Charlotte Jeanroy of Kingsley Napley explore the 'wonderfully complicated' world of Stamp Duty, highlighting a number of legitimate ways buyers can mitigate their transaction tax burden
Head over heels for bricks & mortar: Why it’s so hard for buyers & sellers to stay detached
When you fall in love with something, it is very hard to fall out of it, says buying agent Guy Meacock.
Tom Bill: PCL’s property market ‘is operating largely as it was before the pandemic’
The flat is back in Prime Central London, declares Knight Frank's Tom Bill, as the property market returns to pre-pandemic norms.