Public register of overseas property ownership will be live in early 2021
"World first" register is being designed to tackle money laundering
What real impact would a public register of beneficial owners have on the UK property sector?
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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Itani expands Global Branded Residences with significant new hires
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Philippa Simpson & Karl Openshaw's Baya is setting out to 'challenge the conventions of high-end design'.
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