Government launches a consultation on new building safety regs
The DHCLG is looking for industry feedback on a proposed new building safety regulatory regime, which implements Dame Judith Hackitt's post-Grenfell recommendations
Government launches new Building Safety Regulator; demands ‘immediate action’ from building owners
Robert Jenrick's Housing Ministry says it is "committed to delivering the biggest change in building safety for a generation"; threatens to name-and-shame non-compliant building owners.
Government outlines a package of reforms to create ‘a more responsible building industry’
All of Dame Hackitt's post-Grenfell building safety recommendations will be implemented, says James Brokenshire
Government rejects call to cut VAT on listed building repairs
HM Treasury makes "deeply disappointing" arguments for keeping full-rate VAT on listed building repairs and alterations, says the Listed Property Owners' Club
Most read
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.
Notting Hill mansion vendor faces lawsuit over alleged moth ‘infestation’
Unusual case involving £32.5mn super-home centres on pre-sale enquiries & the legal definition of 'vermin'.
Boutique London property agency launches country house division
Harwood Advisory's new offering will focus solely on country acquisitions & specialise in the South West market.
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.
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.
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.
Rightmove predicts 4% growth for asking prices in 2025
Bullish forecast comes despite a 'larger-than-normal seasonal slowdown in pricing as we head towards Christmas'.
Prime London sales market ‘bursts into life’ with best October since 2013
LonRes reports 'substantial turnaround' as transactions jump 55% year-on-year, while a significant rise in under offer numbers bodes well for Q4.
Wall Street Journal: The Secret to Selling a $100 Million Mansion
Four of America's top luxury property brokers share insights & anecdotes about their ultra-prime deal-making.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest movements and commentary, featuring data and analysis from Hamptons, RICS, Rightmove, LonRes, Knight Frank, Garrington, Acadata & more...
LATEST ARTICLES
UK rents set to rise by 18% over the next five years – Savills
But London's rental market has hit an 'affordability ceiling', so is on track for lower growth than other parts of the country.
Pinsent Masons adds two property partners in London
Tim Webb and Emma Maher both move from rival global law firm K&L Gates.
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.
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.