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On the implications of the Law Commission's leasehold reform proposals
This month, the Law Commission published its long-awaited proposals for leasehold reform, making a number of recommendations which could have major ramifications for the London property market. Sarah Taylor explains why there is a problem, what is being proposed and whether the recommendations are sensible or not...
Ellingworth on leasehold reform: Be careful what you wish for…
Charlie Ellingworth runs through the potential implications - and unintended consequences - of the government’s latest proposals to up-end the ancient leasehold system.
On the demise of the leasehold portfolio
Recent consultations and proposed reforms are likely to have a significant impact on investment decisions around what used to be an attractive asset class for institutional investors and pension funds,…
A delicate balancing act: Lucian Cook presents the case for Stamp Duty reform
There's been a lot of talk about Stamp Duty switches and tinkering in recent weeks - amped-up by some mixed-messaging from the Chancellor over the weekend.
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Vabel picks sales agents for flagship Bayswater scheme
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Knight Frank appoints new UK marketing head
Former Crown Estate and Disney exec takes role spanning agency’s resi and commercial divisions.
Strutt & Parker recruits estates & farms head from Savills
Louise Harrison is now head of Strutt's London-based National Estates & Farm Agency team.
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FT: ‘We’re past the $200mn threshold’ – the rise of super-super prime property
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Ex-Hamptons & Domus Nova agent joins expanding brokerage
Chris Shaw has made the move to Harding Green after more than 20 years specialising in the markets of RBKC & Westminster.
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