Los Angeles Times: The year of the ‘mansion tax’ - hundreds of millions raised, but a chill to LA’s luxury market
12 months on, Measure ULA 'has either been a godsend or an absolute disaster, depending on who you ask,' says the LA Times.
Postcard from LA: Gordon MacGeachy on the mansion tax, pyjama lounges & off-market records
In the latest in a series of international dispatches for PrimeResi, Hilton & Hyland's Estates Director - a member of Luxury Portfolio International - shares insights into the Californian luxury property…
LA’s mansion tax is now in play
Los Angeles saw a marked increase in high-value property sales in March, as brokers rushed to close deals before a new transaction tax was introduced on 1st April.
‘Introduce a new global minimum tax for the world’s billionaires’: Six recommendations to ‘reconcile globalisation with tax justice’
Renowned economist Joseph Stiglitz is amongst those proposing 'an ambitious and yet pragmatic agenda for the coming years to move towards a fairer international tax system.'
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Reality bites in Prime Central London as buyers step back & sellers cut prices
Recent tax changes have led to falling sales and downward price pressure across the capital's top postcodes, reports Knight Frank.
Winkworth’s Knightsbridge office adds Mayfair specialist
George Simpson has spent the last decade working for Knight Frank.
In Pictures: Rare beachfront mansion in Beaulieu seeks £12.5mn
1914 Arts and Crafts-style pile in 20 acres brought to market after 70 years in the same family.
Cadogan portfolio value hits £5.7bn as Chelsea blooms
Great Estate reports 16.6% boost in operating profit and 11.8% jump in total income as investments & placemaking initiatives pay off.
Super-prime property firm expands with new lettings division
New offering from The Private Office: Real Estate will be targeting the top-end of the rental market in Surrey and the South East.
Blockbuster debut for Native Land’s Opus as sales top £100mn
Developer reports strong early take-up at luxury South Bank tower, as five-star lifestyle offering hits the right note with wealthy buyers.
UK proptech boss named ‘future leader’ in US real estate list
ADVSR co-founder Elliot Jones recognised by Inman as London-based global marketing platform passes $15bn in listings.
D&G brings in talent chief from Chestertons for UK growth drive
James Evans' firm is looking to double its headcount of self-employed brokers to 50 by the end of this year.
UK non-dom tax shake-up built on flimsy foundations, report warns
Policy amendments are urgently needed to avoid a 'significant black hole' in the public finances, says former Treasury economist.
How real-time 3D tech is shaping super-prime sales & marketing
Peter Rogers explains how luxury property developers & marketeers can use the latest advances to maximise their efforts – and why consultation should always be the first step.
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Two-thirds of buyers offer under asking price, but only 4% of homes sell at a discount
'Buyers could be negotiating harder, although not all sellers are willing to budge,' says Barclays Bank.