RICS looks to ‘clear up the home buying process’
Residential property surveys are confusing for consumers, says the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, as it opens a consultation on an overhaul of the system with mandatory new standards
Government targets gazumping in a new consultation on the home-buying process
Sajid Javid launches another industry consultation, calling for evidence on "making the home buying process cheaper, faster and less stressful for those involved"
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
Holiday home tax loophole is ‘a scandal’, says Colliers
The current system allows many second home owners to avoid both council tax and business rates
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Trio of heavyweight Chestertons agents join Azar’s growing brokerage in PCL
Top-billing sales pros Rowland King, George Smith & Matthew Chard have signed to UK Sotheby's International Realty.
Deal sealed on landmark Georgian mansion in West London
The Grade I listed Walpole House on Chiswick Mall was asking £12mn and sparked competitive bidding.
‘The government got it wrong’: Prime property insiders react to non-dom U-turn rumours
UPDATED: Key inheritance tax rule 'under review' amid wave of high-profile departures, reports suggest.
LonRes Awards 2025: The Winners
London's top dealmakers were recognised at the firm's 25-year anniversary bash in Belgrave Square on Wednesday night.
Michael Caine’s former Oxfordshire estate listed for £10mn
Bucolic retreat with 600 feet of Thames frontage offers 'a true Swallows and Amazons lifestyle', say agents.
LonRes founders Carrington & Payne on 25 years in the prime London property arena
A personal view of how Prime Central London has evolved since the turn of the century, by William Carrington & Anthony Payne - who founded LonRes in the year 2000.
£15mn price tag for turnkey Mayfair townhouse with Omani royal provenance
Former private family office HQ on Chesterfield Hill has been transformed into one of the finest homes in the area, say agents.
Super-prime developer shells out c.$100mn for trophy Dubai plot
25 Degrees is planning to create five top-end villas on the rare undeveloped parcel on Palm Jumeirah.
Inside Branded Residences: Six top operators reveal the secrets of successful schemes
Chris Graham of Graham Associates takes a deep dive into the branded residential sector, gaining fascinating insights from senior figures at leading operators Accor, Four Seasons, Hilton, Kerzner, Marriott…
Reuben Brothers brings in boutique agency for One Carrington sales push
Luxury specialist OB Private joins the teamsheet at newly completed apartment scheme in Mayfair's midst.
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Franchisee Neil Sloam branches out with new operation covering Belsize Park & Hampstead Village.
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Investor swoops on pair of Knightsbridge apartment buildings
Boutique PCL agencies collaborate on big-ticket deal just around the corner from Harrods.
Itani expands Global Branded Residences with significant new hires
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