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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Savills launches London-based Spanish desk
Maria Santurio to lead new hub connecting global clients with key markets across Spain.
Fund snaps up Foster + Partners scheme in major Mayfair swoop
The £1.1bn investment play includes a key development site between Barlow Place and Grafton Street, along with a high-profile Grosvenor Square hotel.
A Reflection of Change: Harry Dawes on how PCL agency has evolved
A seasoned London agent reflects on market cycles, career paths and the rise of alternative models.
New leadership for the Savills Private Office
Rory McMullen joins Alex Christian as co-head of the property consultancy's specialist global HNW team.
Jennings steps up to lead Chestertons’ resi business
Adam Jennings has been promoted to Head of Residential, in charge of the London estate agency's sales & lettings teams.
Forbes Gilbert-Green lands Property Vision veteran Connell
Seasoned London buying agent joins boutique property advisory firm after two decades at PV.
In Pictures: Canal-side mansion in Little Venice seeks £16.5mn
Grade II listed stonker on Blomfield Road is the complete package, say agents.
‘Our task was to act as both storyteller & swordsmith’: On reuniting two Belgravia townhouses into a grand family home
Tiam Architects walk us through a big project on Chester Row.
Anatomy of a market: Prime Central London explained in 10 charts
A data-led look at activity and pricing across the capital's £3mn-plus sector.
Agent showcase marks next sales push at The Lucan
Chelsea’s Marriott-branded residences enter final release with more than half sold.
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