Labour floats caps & higher taxes for foreign buyers of UK properties
It's suggested that the Labour Party would hit overseas buyers with higher tax rates and impose restrictions on who can buy new-build homes in the UK.
New Zealand bans the sale of homes to foreign buyers
'We should not be tenants in our own land', declares NZ Finance Minister
May takes aim at foreign property buyers with 3% additional stamp duty levy
"It cannot be right that it is as easy for individuals who don’t live in the UK, as well as foreign based companies, to buy homes as hard working British residents" says the Prime Minister
At a glance: Property taxes around the world
CBRE compares how the tax treatment of property differs by country, but which is the most favourable for buyers?
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American tech mogul reportedly buys £42mn Holland Park mansion
Former Google boss Eric Schmidt is said to have acquired the Grade II-listed super-prime residence last year.
Knight Frank seals deal for new global HQ in the City
Real estate giant signs up for 72,400 sq ft space at Aviva Investors' One Liverpool Street.
Investor targets 100-home portfolio in Prime Central London amid market reset
European real estate firm has been capitalising on 'historically attractive' pricing in some of the capital's most exclusive neighbourhoods, snapping up 22 freehold houses over the last year.
Brokerage secures £60mn of super-prime listings in Little Venice
Firm claims big market share gain in west London 'oasis'.
London knocked out of world’s top five richest cities as millionaires exit
The world's wealthiest cities in 2025: Of the top 50 international HNW hubs, only the UK & Russian capitals have seen their millionaire populations decline over the last decade.
£100mn backing for new Central London property investment & development venture
SevenCitiesLdn has been set up by two former Thackeray Group directors, targeting 'value-add real estate opportunities.'
Agency sells £50mn of luxury Hampstead homes in bumper Q1
Knight Frank's local prime sales team tucked away some 'landmark' properties in the first quarter.
In Pictures: ‘One of the most extraordinary development opportunities to come to market in recent years’ seeks £16mn
The historic St. John’s Seminary in the Surrey Hills has planning consent for 52 new homes, presenting an opportunity for a developer to create a magnificent prime residential project.
Behind the Schemes: On site at a £12mn mansion project in Queen’s Park
A traditional top-end postcode is not the be-all and end-all these days, says team delivering new 10,000 sq ft super-home in NW6.
Interview: Elliot Jones of ADVSR on driving real estate’s digital transformation
'Our rapid adoption, driven entirely by word of mouth, proves the industry was ready for this' - Proptech boss reveals major ambitions for global platform connecting advisors & developers.
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Almacantar reports ‘landmark’ sale at The Bryanston
Buyers have splashed almost £55mn on apartments at the developer's super-prime West End projects in recent months.
Data firm pushes button on ‘game-changing’ property intel platform
REalyse claims new data offering & AI-powered tools will boost efficiency for agents & transform how people search for a home.
PCL property agency launches UK-wide independent broker platform
'Going independent doesn't have to mean going it alone', says boutique agency boss behind new membership offering AZ Alliance.
Bidwells launches dedicated Land & Development department
The national consultancy has expanded its Residential Development offering.
D&G ‘on a mission’ to recruit 50 new self-employed brokers this year
James Evans' estate agency is looking for 'entrepreneurial individuals keen to bring Selling Sunset or Love It or List It vibes to their local neighbourhoods.'