Government confirms EPC rules for rental properties by 2030
'There must be sufficient financial and practical support to help landlords meet the legislation', says Propertymark after requesting more 'clarity' on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.
Landlords face an ‘uphill battle’ to meet the government’s 2030 EPC target
Labour's plan to require all rental homes to achieve an EPC A-C rating by 2030 'is achievable at a stretch,' says Hamptons, but 'landlords need adequate time and resources to meet it.'
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Government confirms the end of non-dom status in April 2025
The Treasury has revealed measures to clamp down harder on international wealth as it aims for a tax regime that 'is both fair and as competitive as possible.'
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Over half of all homes in the UK’s private rented sector need upgrading to hit the target EPC – Savills
A lot of progress has been made, but some 2.9 million homes in the private rented sector still need work done to upgrade their EPC rating to a C - and the bill could hit £30bn.
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Savills highlights important changes to the National Planning Policy Framework affecting housebuilders in England, following the government's 'landmark overhaul' of the planning system this week.
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‘Trophy’ apartment on Mayfair’s Grosvenor Square sells for £19.75mn
PCL buying agency secures 'once in a decade opportunity' for longstanding client, negotiating more than £1mn off the asking price.
Top-performing European prime property markets to watch in 2025
Knight Frank forecasts price growth across Europe’s key cities & luxury resorts next year, with Stockholm out in front & London at the rear of the pack.
Evolving expectations & industry disruption: Andrew Deverell-Smith on the changing landscape of talent in the prime resi market
Real estate recruitment guru reveals what top candidates in the residential sector really want, and how the major property agencies are adapting their strategies amid a surge in independent operators.
A fifth of estate agents plan to work through Christmas
Agency boss warns of 'burnout' as survey reveals no seasonal break for many brokers.
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Chestertons Global targets expansion to 30 countries by the end of next year
Estate agency network is eyeing 'emerging and frontier markets' including India, Australia, Portugal and Iraq.
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Guy Meacock: Why London continues to captivate American buyers
'There have been surges of interest from Americans in the past but in 20 years of doing this job, I can’t recall quite so many buying as now'.
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Extell & Four Seasons team up for top-end alpine project
New resi & resort offering will be North America's first new luxury alpine village in more than forty years.
Property market sentiment has ‘softened’ in the last few months – Savills
Infography: A survey of the property consultancy's clients reveals a more downbeat outlook amongst home buyers, sellers & investors.
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