Short lets could need planning permission under new devolution proposal
"I understand that regional mayors may soon be given the power to ban properties from being used as short-term lets," writes James Forsyth, political editor of The Spectator, in The Times.
Opening of Parliament heralds planning and rental reforms
There's not a lot of detail to go on, but early property industry reactions to the latest proposed planning reforms have been less than positive.
Planning Reform & Levelling Up: What is the government planning to do this year?
Last year's "radical" Planning Bill is long gone, replaced with watered-down reforms that promise local referenda on planning decisions and a few other tweaks.
Scotland clamps down on short-lets
Councils to be given new powers to tackle issues caused by the massive growth in homes being offered up as short-term accommodation; ministers also 'carefully and urgently' considering further tax changes…
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Trophy Mayfair block seeks £40mn
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London property consultancy recruits director of private clients
Hamish Bruce has joined Inhous following stints at Marsh & Parsons and Black Brick.
Buyer sought for ‘exceptional’ Chelsea development site
Freehold swathe on sought-after Tite Street has scope for a significant prime resi scheme.
‘Extraordinary’ Thames-side mansion, once home to the Fortnum family, offered for £5.5mn
Walnut Tree House in Hampton Wick comes with a boathouse and private mooring, and was once home to the owner of Fortnum & Mason.
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