‘There will be nowhere to hide’: Government fast-tracks Economic Crime Bill & register of overseas property owners
"Time is up for Putin's cronies hiding dirty money in the UK and this new legislation will help to crack down on economic crime, including removing key barriers to using Unexplained Wealth Orders," says Home Secretary Priti Patel.
Register of overseas property owners becomes law as Economic Crime Bill receives Royal Assent
Foreign owners of UK property have six months to comply with new registration documents, as the Economic Crime Bill completes its fast-track passage through parliament.
Covid-19: Government updates property industry & home-mover guidance
"It is necessary to re-introduce some measures to manage the virus," says the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities.
Budget 2021: Property industry reactions
"This Budget could be regarded as a reprieve for the housing industry," says one commentator, while others bemoan an "underwhelming" speech...
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In Pictures: £24.75mn show apartment unveiled at luxury Mayfair scheme, 60 Curzon
A flurry of sales have been finalised at the Art Deco-influenced project in recent months.
Luxury agency UK Sotheby’s International Realty launches property buying arm
The London-based brokerage has already signed up private clients with a combined £300mn to spend on high-end homes in 2025.
Big-ticket townhouse sale completes in Marylebone
Buyer exchanged on 'incredible' mixed-use proposition, listed at £22.5mn, just before the Budget.
High-flying agent joins Harding Green in Clapham
Catherine Wilson previously worked at Douglas Elliman in New York, and ran sales for the King's Cross & Battersea Power Station developments in London.
Buying agency flags ‘window of opportunity’ for house-hunters
It's shaping up to be a busy winter season for the property market, suggests Recoco.
Global branded residences sector to double in size over the next seven years, predicts agency
Demand for high-end branded product is showing no signs of slowing down, reports Savills, revealing another 60 names are poised to enter the space by the end of the decade.
Luxury Property Forum founder announces global ambitions
In Pictures: Priya Rawal hosts the LPF Christmas Soiree at Ginza St James's.
Ending non-dom tax breaks has cost £140mn in ‘lost’ Stamp Duty revenue, claims agency
Knight Frank believes speculation over tax changes caused a 'shortfall' of 142 high-value property sales since March, resulting in a 'theoretical loss' in revenue for HMRC.
Foreign buyers shift focus in UK property market amid changing trends & taxes
The proportion of overseas buyers has risen to 27% in London, new stats show, with Asian investors at the forefront.
In Pictures: Paolo Moschino-designed mansion in St John’s Wood seeks £40k per week
Palatial 10,700 sq ft residence has been kitted out with an array of 'indulgent' amenities, including an Annabel's-esque private club room.
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LonRes adds video reels as property marketing evolves
Video content has become an essential part of the marketing mix, says B2B prime London trading platform.
Property market tempo ‘upbeat’ amid post-Budget bounce – Winkworth
Agency reports heightened activity in the prime market as uncertainty subsides & forecasts strong demand for flats in the run-up to Christmas.
Hamptons recruits SW London specialist
Russell Gooden has been named as the agency's new Head of Sales for Richmond, East Sheen, Kew & Barnes.
In Pictures: Design studio completes ‘spectacular’ Nine Elms penthouse project
1508 London delivers a lesson in 'soft minimalism' with this ethereal creation for an international client.
Foxtons reports ‘a notable increase’ in London rental supply
The capital's lettings market is 'defying the typical seasonal slowdown,' says agency.