Stamp Duty receipts rocket
HMRC's revenue from SDLT was 22% higher last month than in March 2020.
Prime London property sales drop sharply as Stamp Duty holiday unwinds
Annual property price inflation in Prime Central London has picked up to 0.8%; the highest rate since May 2016.
Agency bosses praise ‘perfectly timed’ Stamp Duty holiday
"The stamp duty holiday was perfectly timed to enable more people to improve their set up by moving," says Marsh & Parsons.
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.
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Nick Verdi takes the reins of agency’s high-profile operation based on North Audley Street.
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Call for urgent demand-side stimulus as worst-case risks emerge for London’s new-build pipeline
Industry analysis flags risk of sharp slowdown and potential developer exit as existing projects near completion.
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Agency debuts Grade II listed residence on high-profile W2 garden square.
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