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Reference Briefings
Charles Curran on the Mansion Tax: Litigation, valuations & unintended consequences
Former financier-turned-agency boss explains how ONS model-based valuations for £2mn-plus homes could spark legal challenges, affect mortgages, and ripple across the property market.
Required Reading: The Budget 2025 for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya's team of tax & legal experts delivers a thorough briefing on the Autumn Budget's key announcements & policy changes - including the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge affecting £2mn+…
Reeves’ Council Tax Surcharge ‘throws a spanner into the works of the housing market for not much in return’
Following a Budget 'where politics trumped economics', Tom Bill of Knight Frank questions how much the new tax on £2mn+ homes will yield.
COMPLIANCE
Westminster’s rental licensing scheme launches this month
New rules for some central London landlords kick in on 25th November 2025.
FCA takes over AML supervision
The move will 'ensure more consistent oversight' - including more collaboration with law enforcement.
AML platform buys digital ID firm
'Our clients will see immediate benefits as we continue to set the standard for digital compliance,' says Smartsearch boss.
Forecasts
London house prices to flatline until 2028 as prime markets ‘remain subdued’
Leading estate agency forecasts a property market 'power shift' as the capital's recovery is 'delayed' & regions significantly outperform.
Prime Central London price declines to ‘bottom out’ early next year – JLL
UK house prices set for +20% growth in the next five years, predicts leading property consultancy.
Agents predict festive ‘surge’ in home-buying activity
Post-Budget clarity sets up a busy few months for the UK housing market.
Research Library
Post-Budget snap poll reveals upbeat sentiment amongst home-movers
2% of property portal users said they have cancelled moving plans because of the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, but OnTheMarket's survey generally points to a busy start to 2026 for the housing…
2025’s most viewed homes & most popular keyword searches: Zoopla’s Year in Review
Property portal heralds an 'optimistic end to the year' and predicts a busy start to 2026.
Ranked: Britain’s ‘happiest places to live’ in 2025
North Yorkshire enclave takes the top spot for the first time, followed by two London enclaves.
Profiles & Interviews
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Chelsea Whelan
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Jonathan Woods
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Lisa Simon
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
PRIMERESI PARTNERS
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A virtual private members’ club for individuals and companies, specialising in luxury real estate and construction
Specialist in the provision of AML compliance, consultancy & training for businesses covered by the Money Laundering Regulations