Government sets out plan to ‘lift the veil of secrecy’ around property trusts
Proposals are the latest attempt to thwart corruption in the property sector.
‘Significant flaws’ in register of overseas entities allow property owners to flaunt transparency rules, finds study
"There is no point building a dam halfway across a river," say academics as they outline ten ways to close multiple loopholes in the Register of Overseas Entities.
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New British sanctions regime clamps down on ‘blood money’ property acquisitions
"Those with blood on their hands, the thugs and despots, the henchmen and dictators, will not be free to waltz into this country to buy up property on the King’s Road," declares Foreign Secretary Dominic R…
By PrimeResi
One month to go: Government yet to publish new AML regs
New EU anti-money-laundering rules are due to be implemented exactly one month from today, but lenders, brokers, estate agents and introducers are still waiting on the final details...
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£11mn Mayfair townhouse snapped up in ‘ultra-fast’ deal
Former residence of Countess Raine Spencer on Farm Street sold within three days of listing, following a 'wave of enquiries from around the world'.
In Pictures: Cipriani Residences Miami’s London launch party
Mast Capital showcased its latest luxury branded residential project to Mayfair's deal-makers & glitterati last week.
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Boutique agency goes big in Belgravia
Firm claims number one ranking after opening an office in the prestigious neighbourhood just ten months ago.
Rare new-build townhouse hits the market in Chelsea
Double-fronted project by boutique developer Wilben is the first new house on Gertrude Street for over 170 years.
PCL market ‘holds steady’ despite pre-Budget jitters
The number of applicants registering to buy was up by nearly 50% last month, reports JLL.
Banda moves into retail with virtual furniture & design gallery
Edo Mapelli Mozzi's new project showcases vintage interior design pieces that 'pay homage to global artisans and craftsmanship.'
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Second-hand homes set new records in Mayfair
Wider uncertainty has failed to dent the historic district's appeal amongst global HNWIs, reports agency.
John D Wood & Co. recruits Savills’ Stuart-Mogg to lead Kensington sales
James Stuart-Mogg spent the last eight years with Savills.
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Chancellor set to leave CGT rates for second homes ‘untouched’
New leaks from Downing Street suggest Rachel Reeves is planning to leave Capital Gains Tax on property sales unchanged, while increasing rates on other asset sales by 'several percentage points'.
By PrimeResi
Interview: Hamptons’ Craig Tonkin on positioning a heritage estate agency for success in today’s PCL property market
'Unlike a number of other agents we don’t feel threatened by the emerging ‘broker model’, indeed we see huge opportunity to evolve with it'
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