Main image: Michael Gove described leasehold as 'an unfair form of property ownership...that needs to go', pledging to bring in legislation later this calendar year
Housing Secretary Gove reiterates call to house Ukrainian refugees in seized Russian mansions
"I want to explore an option which would allow us to use the homes and properties of sanctioned individuals – as long as they are sanctioned – for humanitarian and other purposes," said Michael Gove at the weekend.
Housing Secretary eyes seizure of UK property owned by sanctioned Russians
“Freezing assets is not enough”, says a DLUHC insider, as Michael Gove reportedly considers steps to seize Putin-linked homes in the UK without compensation.
Second home tax loophole closed
New rules mean holiday lets must be rented out for a minimum of 70 days a year to qualify for lower local tax rates.
How to nudge homeowners to make their own homes more energy efficient
"We need a new approach" to encourage homeowners to go green, says John Rowlatt of De Montfort University
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Talking Heads: What does the end of non-dom status mean for the prime property market?
As Britain's 225-year-old 'non-dom' tax regime faces abolition, we asked prime resi insiders about the potential impact on the property market and their businesses.
Australian luxury property big-hitters team up with former Knight Frank partner for new private office venture
Based in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions, Origin Private Office has already transacted on over US$100mn worth of prime property, and is advising on a branded resi development project.
Irene Luke joins Savills Private Office
Co-head of Savills Monaco has expanded her role & is now part of the agency's elite global network of HNW specialists
Luxury agency adds new sales director in Knightsbridge
Anna Isajenkowa has joined United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty from Savills.
Investor swoops on South Ken apartment block
London is offering 'great value' right now, says firm.
Top-end estate agency blurs the lines between art & luxury property
United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty has already seen some 'successful cross-pollination' since setting up a desk in one of the world's most famous auction houses.
Interior designers Fiona Blanchot & Sophie Ashby of Studio Ashby: 10 things we’ve learnt over 10 years
'Good business is a cocktail of hard work, luck and being tuned into your instincts'
Savills creates London-based Caribbean desk
Tom Vickery is leading the latest addition to the firm's global residential department.
Matthew Robertson of Valouran on luxury property development & sustainability
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