Industry Reactions: Property sector welcomes Sunak's Stamp Duty holiday
It'll come as no surprise that most estate agents and property developers are quite delighted with the temporary raising of the Stamp Duty threshold to £500k, as announced by the Chancellor in a "mini Budget".
Budget 2020: Property industry reactions to the non-resident Stamp Duty surcharge & more
It was not unexpected, but the new 2% Stamp Duty surcharge for overseas buyers is not particularly welcome either, say most of our prime residential property industry insiders...
Industry Reactions: Government plans to professionalise the estate agency sector
'All estate agents should welcome the new Government measures to professionalise the estate agency industry'
Talking Heads: Prime resi industry reactions to the Conservative Party’s General Election win
The biggest Tory majority since 1987 is "a hugely comforting outcome for the wealthy", says a top buying agent, while a super-prime estate agent thinks that Boris Johnson's new government "will inevitably…
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OB Private boosts Mayfair team
Luxury agency's new hire, Joe Mason, brings experience from Savills’ flagship Knightsbridge and Sloane Street offices
Green light for new Finchatton apartment scheme in Knightsbridge
Super-prime developer to transform two historic townhouses just around the corner from Harrods; promises 'best product to date'.
Spain floats 100% property tax for non-EU buyers
Spanish Prime Minister unveils plan to tackle 'grave' housing crisis with huge tax hikes on overseas buyers.
Deal sealed on £18.75mn Holland Park townhouse
'When an exceptional house is correctly priced, demand can be strong,' reports agency.
Former UK SIR director & Knight Frank partner signs to Harding Green
Ryan Stokes spent a decade with Knight Frank before moving to UK Sotheby's International Realty.
London Square picks up prominent Ransome’s Wharf site opposite Chelsea Embankment
Property developer continues its dramatic run of prime London site acquisitions since becoming part of Aldar in late 2023.
Peak Luxury: Four Seasons penthouses to go on sale in Gstaad
Global hospitality firm appointed to manage 'iconic' property in glitzy Swiss ski resort.
In Pictures: A-list-approved Caribbean estate asks $39mn
'Legendary' villa at Amanyara in the Turks & Caicos Islands is the most expensive listing in the region right now.
In Pictures: Chelsea Waterfront’s Powerhouse reaches completion
Painstaking 15-year project has transformed a century-old SW London landmark into a striking new luxury apartment scheme.
Investec backs Wentworth Estate super-home project
£11.5mn loan tees up latest endeavour by luxury developer Applegate Homes.
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‘For those who can filter out the noise of recent weeks, it’s actually a smart time to buy’: Opportunity knocks in ‘good value’ country markets
Those able to hold their nerve could capitalise on the current mood of uncertainty & high levels of quality stock, says agency.
In Pictures: Chalegrove completes 48-storey Canary Wharf apartment tower
The Make-designed One Thames Quay - now two-thirds sold - has been kitted out with a private bowling alley, bouldering wall & 'sky gym'.
One dollar millionaire leaving the UK ‘every 45 minutes’
Government under more pressure to rethink non-dom crackdown as research reveals scale of HNW 'exodus'.
Some new sellers ‘may have been too optimistic on their initial pricing’ – Rightmove
Property portal reports significant January jumps for both new sales listings & asking prices.
Ranked: Which UK housing markets are primed for the biggest price rises in 2025?
Many prime markets are set for slower growth, predicts portal.