Public register of overseas property ownership will be live in early 2021
"World first" register is being designed to tackle money laundering
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The new draft Bill promises more transparency in the UK property industry, but will it cause headaches for estate agents, solicitors and developers - and will it put off overseas investors?
Government to scrutinise luxury property deals in US-style crackdown
Similar targeting orders to those in operation in New York and Florida could force agents to hand over the personal details of buyers involved in high-end transactions across RBKC & Westminster
Put placemaking at the heart of property development – and charge an extra 1% levy on home sales, say consultants
New report - launched in the Houses of Parliament - proposes a "New York style" levy on property transactions to replace CIL
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