Location: United Kingdom
London homes should be exempt from stamp duty – BoJo
Boris Johnson used his speech at the Tory Party Conference to ask the Chancellor to exempt London homes from the "baleful effects" of stamp duty.
Mansion Tax: An assault on heritage
It’s that time of year again and once again the rumble of a mansion tax echoes around the conference halls, says leading historic building consultant Ben Furnival, as he calls for exemptions at least…
“Notable increase in investor demand” for PCL residential
"Prime London Central residential has firmly carved its place in a balanced portfolio and is no longer looked upon as commercial property’s country cousin," says London Central Portfolio as it opens…
Star turn for West End resi as planning, prices and sales hit new high notes
Soho and Mayfair are the West End's star resi performers, according to a new comprehensive review of the West End residential property market from Wetherell.
The Law Review: Village greens and unfair prices; constructive criticism and Planet Property
Mishcon de Reya’s round-up of the latest legal happenings in the property world.
Galliard launches 45-storey resi tower in Canary Wharf
At 492 ft, Baltimore Tower will be the tallest residential building in Canary Wharf. And with the flagship penthouse slated at £6.95m (£1,148 psf), it's also one of E14's most expensive.
London’s rental value lull continues – Cluttons
Rental values across the capital were flat as a pancake in Q3, according to Cluttons' latest figures.
Compounding the measly 0.
Fine & Country launches Land & New Homes division
Fine & Country has set up a Land and New Homes division in Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
“Britain’s most expensive knock-down” hits the market in Mayfair
Already dubbed "Britain's most expensive house knock-down", Mayfair agency Wetherell has just started marketing a £35m Mount Row mews house with mighty aspirations.
Help to Buy: The skinny
It's not really in our remit, but it's causing such a kerfuffle in the mainstream industry... So here's the need-to-know on Help to Buy.
The West End’s 5.2 million sq ft of office-to-resi conversions
Over 1.2 million square feet of office space in London's West End was converted into residential in 2012, according to new research by property consultants H2SO.
New Soho scheme for Oakmayne Bespoke
Developer Oakmayne Bespoke has snapped up a Grade II listed townhouse on Soho Square for £8m, which it plans to convert into five ultra-prime residences.