Lib Dems pledge 500% council tax hike on empty homes
Party would allow councils to crank up taxes on vacant properties after six months
Election 2019 head-to-head: Comparing manifesto pledges on housing & tax
From Stamp Duty levies to income tax thresholds; planning reforms to green homes...
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Kensington & Chelsea seeks powers to seize empty homes
Council's deputy leader requests drastic overhaul of empty dwelling management orders to alleviate "pressing housing needs"
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NCA considering ‘between 120 and 130’ UWO applications
"Step change" in unexplained wealth orders on the cards, with some significant UK real estate assets at stake...
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The changing landscape of London’s property market: A strategic outlook from a buying agent’s perspective
Hannah Aykroyd explains how economic trends, political shifts & evolving buyer behaviours are transforming the prime market as we know it.
In Pictures: Burj Khalifa’s 21,000 sq ft ‘Sky Palace’ seeks £40mn
Marquee residence in the world's tallest building is being sold as a shell, but agents think it could one day be worth up to £90mn.
Big-ticket deals drive prime London property market rally
The number of £5mn+ sales in the capital jumped up by a quarter at the end of 2024, while the combined value of those deals surged by 50%.
By PrimeResi
Boutique property firm launches in Hampstead Village; aims to ‘redefine the traditional agency model’
Adam Nachman's ADN Residential promises to be 'a one-stop-shop for property owners and developers across all areas of London.'
By PrimeResi
Boutique luxury apartment scheme hits the market in Knightsbridge
Three-home development on Cheval Place was delivered by top-end firm Finchatton in 2015.
Super-prime property management specialist returns to Knight Frank
Jennie Elliott will be leading the agency's team of property managers focusing on high-end lettings across PCL.
Family office secures £73mn refinance on central London property portfolio
Starz Real Estate's senior facility allows Ziser London to 'optimise its borrowing strategy'.
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In Pictures: Historic Hampstead mansion seeks a buyer at £18mn
Cloth House is thought to be the second-oldest house in Hampstead.
By PrimeResi
Guy Meacock: Buyer beware as climate change increases flood risk & other perils
Most of the housing stock in this country is woefully unprepared for the changes to come, warns top buying agent.
By Guy Meacock
Grosvenor appoints new Residential Director
Jane Jenrick was previously overseeing Warwick Investment Group's London real estate fund.
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Real estate dealings have become increasingly complicated in the capital following a major industry shift, reports top buying agent.
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