Reactions: On the Tories' planned stamp duty hike for foreign buyers
Rounding up thoughts on the Conservatives' idea to ramp-up Theresa May’s 1% SDLT surcharge for foreign buyers to 3%
Government firms up plans to raise stamp duty for overseas buyers
UPDATED: Consultation launches on proposed new 1% surcharge for non-UK residents
1.3 million buyers have benefitted from the the Stamp Duty holiday
"We haven’t yet seen any significant increase in properties falling through so it looks like most are going ahead regardless," says Tim Bannister, Rightmove’s Director of Property Data. Al
One month on: New data shows the impact of the Chancellor’s stamp duty holiday
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Caudwell brings in celebrated interior designer for top-end Mayfair project
Developer confirms Juan Pablo Molyneux will create the residents’ communal areas for 1 Mayfair, the forthcoming RAMSA-designed scheme billed as 'London’s most exclusive address'.
‘After all, property is a people business’: In conversation with top Savills execs Pete Bevan, Liza-Jane Kelly & Richard Gutteridge
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Size Group to acquire ‘world-class’ bespoke furniture maker
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Strutt & Parker appoints new Heads of Sales in PCL
Agne Karazuite and Ed Boden have taken on new roles in Chelsea and South Kensington.
London’s super-rich turn to rental homes as ‘rival wealth hubs’ entice billionaire buyers
Fresh analysis by luxury estate agency Beauchamp Estates looks into the wealth and lifestyles of the global super-rich.
£60mn townhouse sale reported at Chelsea Barracks
Significant sale 'demonstrates that despite ongoing economic uncertainty London remains top of the list for the world’s global buyers,' says Knight Frank.
Buying agency makes 12 predictions for the property market in 2024
From the rise of bungalows and 'my wife next door' to country hotspots and London locations, buying agents from national network Stacks have identified some of the trends they think will characterise the…
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