Osborne ‘in for a shock’ when 2015’s stamp duty receipts are counted up – Chestertons
Stamp duty redraft has been nothing short of a disaster – Chestertons
As the Chancellor puts the finishing touches to his Autumn Statement, Chestertons has reckoned that last year's stamp duty rejig will end up costing the Treasury £750m in lost revenue across 2015 alone.
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UK stamp duty revenues suffer as Osborne throttles the golden goose
With the Institute for Fiscal Studies now warning that the Government will struggle to meet its target of balancing the books by 2019-20, Knight Frank has taken a proper look at how the new stamp duty…
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Shutdown: Why something has to be done about stamp duty
Our new Chancellor needs to signal to the international community that the UK is open for business, says Trevor Abrahmsohn...
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Talking Heads: Prime property industry reactions to the Budget 2025
A Council Tax surcharge for high-value homes is 'probably the least worst outcome for owners of prime property', comments Savills, but our pundits are less sanguine about changes to landlords' income…
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£10.95mn Regent’s Park mansion sold ‘within minutes’ of Budget speech
UK buyer accelerated exchange on Grade I listed residence after Chancellor delivered a softer-than-expected property tax package.
Top buying agent launches independent firm
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International buyer lands £25mn Knightsbridge Gate penthouse
Marquee 6,214 sq ft residence drew multiple offers despite wider market caution.
Budget 2025: OBR leak confirms ‘mansion tax’ on £2mn+ homes from April 2028
Office for Budget Responsibility report published early 'in error' - including details of a new Council Tax surcharge on high-value homes.
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Budget 2025: Chancellor confirms a ‘mansion tax’ & higher rates on property income
High-value homes will face significantly higher Council Tax bills, while landlords will pay a larger share of their property income to HMRC.
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Hoffen West acquires well-known PCL agency’s lettings & management book
26-year-old Belgravia specialist's portfolio will be integrated into Rupert Hoffen & Neil West's operation.
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Agency seals trio of £20mn-plus sales in St John’s Wood as top-end buyers pounce
Savills reports £130mn pre-Budget transaction flurry in prestigious NW London neighbourhood - and predicts a busier-than-usual close to the year.
Super-prime developer Binghatti appoints London sales lead
Dean Elgafar previously worked at Wetherell, Chestertons & UK Sotheby's International Realty.
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£10bn Earls Court scheme gets green light from H&F
Borough's unanimous approval marks 'major milestone' for central London's biggest cleared development site.
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