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Housing Secretary admits Stamp Duty ‘error’
Scandal shines a light on complex property tax workings.
Stamp Duty Refunds: Too good to be true?
Stamp Duty is complicated and sometimes reliefs are overlooked, say top lawyers writing for The Chartered Institute of Taxation - so it can be worth revisiting transactions in search of a rebate.
Stamp Duty payments should be ‘spread over 20 years’ – Tony Blair Institute
'Stamp duty is long overdue reform,' declares the TBI's Director of Economic Policy on the day SDLT bills jump up.
Ranked: Where people pay the most inheritance tax
Analysis of recently-released HMRC data reveals a 19% jump in the number of estates affected by IHT.
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Middle Eastern developer swoops on London housebuilder Regal
Royalty-backed Arada to pump more than £500mn into London resi projects.
London buying agency to host top UK school headteachers at NYC event
"The link between elite schools and property decisions is clearer than ever," says Eccord boss Jo Eccles, as figures show the number of US pupils at UK schools has jumped by over a quarter since 2020.
Savills names new Head of International Sales
Odge Davey has returned to the firm in a senior role.
From shell to showpiece: Why ‘grey box’ sales are a win-win for buyers & developers
REDD's CEO Russell Smithers runs through the advantages of buying - and selling - luxury apartments in shell condition, with insights from a top lawyer & a PCL acquisition specialist.
Middleton Advisors adds to buying team
Prime property firm brings in new recruit to boost its coverage across Central and North London.
£53mn price tag for ‘one of Dubai’s most prestigious homes’
In Pictures: Agency debuts 38,000 sq ft art-filled mega-mansion overlooking the Dubai Hills Golf Course.
Unanimous approval for luxury developer’s ‘transformative’ new Queensway scheme
Vabel's second project in Central London's most up-and-coming address will deliver 94 new homes opposite The Whiteley.
In Pictures: Lamar unveils ‘ultra-luxury’ Madrid apartments amid €250mn European rollout
Developer debuts 22 Patricia Urquiola-designed residences with five-star amenities in the Spanish capital.
Luxury Frontier Markets: Five global HNW enclaves to watch
Knight Frank tips this set of rising real estate destinations with the potential to soar.
In Pictures: North London ‘Baroque Palace’ seeks £17.95mn
Gilded family home has interiors 'inspired by Versailles.'
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Valouran appointed to ‘reposition’ landmark SW1 scheme, The Broadway
Alex Michelin & Matthew Robertson's team are now Asset Manager for the redeveloped New Scotland Yard site, completed by Northacre in 2022.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 38, 2025
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Oliver Knight: In London’s new homes market, value still rules – for now
Analysis of successful schemes shows how even small demonstrations of value – whether through pricing, design, or differentiation – can be decisive in a market where buyers have more choice than usual.
Buyer sought for Hampstead mansion with major development potential
Edwardian behemoth in NW3, previously a care home, has lapsed planning permission for a significant resi scheme.
Warwick appoints agents at boutique Marylebone scheme
Transformation of Edwardian building on Seymour Place is due for completion later this year.