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…
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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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Vabel swoops on second Queensway site
Property developer tees up major new project opposite The Whiteley as area's £3bn revamp gathers pace.
Fast-growing brokerage signs up another prime London specialist
Over 15 agents have joined Moveli's network so far this year.
Luxury Holland Park Villas apartment heads to auction
Rare unit at the exclusive Kensington scheme is guided at nearly £6mn.
Savills Private Office expands in the US
UHNW-focused division adds to line-up following success in New York, Miami, London, Paris & the French Riviera.
‘Resilience’ abounds as prime property agents anticipate a buoyant Autumn market
Property prices across Prime Central London remain -19% down on their previous peak a decade ago, says Savills, 'suggesting it is still a case of when, and not if, a stronger recovery takes hold.'
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Belgravia retains crown as PCL’s £5mn-plus sales hotspot
15% of all high-end deals recorded across the capital in H1 took place in the district, as its appeal grows amongst younger HNWIs.
In Pictures: Design studio creates ‘the ultimate family experience’ at super-prime Bayswater scheme
1508 London unveils a prestigious penthouse project at Fenton Whelan's Park Modern scheme overlooking Hyde Park.
In Pictures: Top designer lists ‘haute-luxe’ Nash townhouse in Regent’s Park
Sixty3 London co-founder Charlotte Green has spent the last four years refurbishing this 1830s specimen as a family home.
Historic Hampshire monastery hits the market
Agents expecting significant interest in 'exciting & unique' development opp.
Major broker platform moves into the buying agency arena
'Buyer representation is very much the next chapter in British Estate agency,' says Richard Rawlings, who is leading a new programme for Adam Day's eXp UK.
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