Inheritance Tax ‘is unfit for purpose & requires urgent reform’
Just 1% of estates accounted for 40% IHT receipts in 2015-16
Chancellor demands a simplification of the inheritance tax system
Philip Hammond has instructed the the Office of Tax Simplification to look at making IHT "fit for purpose"
Radical stamp duty reform would pay for itself, says think tank
The Centre for Policy Studies reiterates the case for a wholesale rethink of stamp duty ahead of next month's Budget;
Lib Dems pledge 500% council tax hike on empty homes
Party would allow councils to crank up taxes on vacant properties after six months
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Major London estate agency accused of ‘a culture of sexual harassment, antisemitism, racism & bullying’
'Any matters of sexual harassment or misconduct are taken extremely seriously, thoroughly investigated and in no way tolerated,' says Foxtons in response to a Bloomberg investigation.
Agency seals string of big-ticket deals in SW London
Resale records fall in Barnes & Wimbledon as a new generation of wealthy buyers seeks out London village living.
Hamptons installs new Kensington sales boss
Former Sotheby's director to lead agency's high-profile operation in W8.
Historic Cotswolds ‘masterpiece’ now seeking £13.5mn
Previously asking £20mn, the Grade II* listed Edgeworth Manor near Stroud is one of the Cotswolds' finest.
International buyer picks up £15mn Mayfair townhouse
Knight Frank's Mayfair & Private Office teams collaborate on sale of 'exceptional' property near Hyde Park.
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It's been over a year since the Building Safety Act came into force, bringing sweeping changes for the construction sector.
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Key launches, challenges & trends in London’s new homes market
Sales are proving strongest for build-complete homes, and nearly a third of developers are expecting stronger reservation volumes in 2025, reports Anna Ward.
Holland Park apartment stars in global luxury property auction
International marketing event, live-streamed from Dubai, saw over $80mn in online bids placed on high-end homes across the US, UK & Canada.
Foxtons responds to Bloomberg allegations
'Much progress has been made already,' says the high-profile London estate agency in response to recent criticism of its workplace culture, but 'we understand that more can always be done and we will be…
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