Property industry calls on government to help improve home moving market efficiency
Bosses of Landmark Information Group, Mortgage Advice Bureau, L&C Mortgages, Yopa, Simplify, O’Neill Patient, Enact, and TwentyCi have penned an open letter to Michael Gove, calling for a new 'Time to Buy' strategy.
Industry Reactions: How might the Tory foreign buyer tax affect the UK property market?
Top prime resi experts and business leaders weigh in on what Theresa May's plan for an additional SDLT levy on non-UK buyers might mean for the property sector
Budget 2020: Property industry reactions to the non-resident Stamp Duty surcharge & more
It was not unexpected, but the new 2% Stamp Duty surcharge for overseas buyers is not particularly welcome either, say most of our prime residential property industry insiders...
Nigerian government hotlines crash as UK property owners ‘panic’ over UWOs
Federal Ministry of Finance’s Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme inundated with 'frantic' HNWI in the wake of the UK's introduction of Unexplained Wealth Orders...
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Knight Frank launches new Windsor office
Agency looks to boost presence in the Home Counties with latest addition to its network.
Rumourmill: Treasury considers Mansion Tax with CGT on high-value homes
The Chancellor is reportedly looking into charging Capital Gains Tax on top-end homes, and/or the prospect of an annual levy on the most expensive properties.
Prime Purchase recruits well-known Home Counties buying agent
Mark Crampton has returned to the Savills-owned buying agency.
Ranked: The cost of buying, owning & selling a $2mn property around the world
New research goes beyond the listing price to reveal the true cost of a high-value residence, from Singapore to London.
Rumourmill: Reeves mulls new property levy to replace stamp duty
Treasury said to be weighing charge on £500k+ homes, with council tax overhaul also on the table.
In Pictures: Residence One project in Knightsbridge ‘sets a new benchmark for mews living’
Reworked freehold property on Ennismore Gardens Mews is being pitched at £8.35mn.
Savills hires ex-Strutts director to head Guildford resi sales
Ed Boden previously spent eight years at Strutt & Parker, where he ran the South Kensington and Chelsea branches.
Savills names new head of global residential development consultancy
Branded residences specialist Louis Keighley has stepped up to lead the London-based division after nine years with the firm.
Landmark Westminster office block with development potential sells for £245mn
Queen Anne's Mansions is currently home to the Ministry of Justice; its new owner is 'exploring all potential avenues for the site’s future.'
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London rental supply has ‘improved materially’
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