Stamp Duty slashed in Kwarteng’s tax-cutting spree
The nil-rate Stamp Duty threshold has been doubled to £250k, effective from today.
Talking Heads: What would cutting Stamp Duty do to the housing market & economy?
It's being reported that Friday's "emergency mini-Budget" will feature a cut to Stamp Duty. Is this wise, and what impact might such a move have on the property market and on the wider UK economy?
Industry Reactions: Kwarteng’s big ‘mini Budget’ & Stamp Duty cut
A surprisingly mixed set of responses from the property sector, featuring insights from Savills, Knight Frank, Rightmove, Maskells, Cluttons, Jackson-Stops, JLL, Winkworth, Carter Jonas, Chestertons, …
Stamp Duty rebates could encourage greener homes, suggests think tank
A programme of “behavioural nudges and incentives for collective action” – including property tax rebates – could promote the uptake of energy efficient tech across Britain’s housing stock, says a “mainst…
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Luxury developer updates on progress as landmark project moves to advanced phase of construction.
Talking Heads: What does the end of non-dom status mean for the prime property market?
As Britain's 225-year-old 'non-dom' tax regime faces abolition, we asked prime resi insiders about the potential impact on the property market and their businesses.
Construction starts on REDD’s ‘ultra-luxury’ Kensington Palace Gardens project
Grade II* listed London mansion is being transformed into a set of top-end apartments by a world-class team.
Deal sealed on ‘exquisite’ £27.5mn Clarges Mayfair apartment
Knight Frank secures sale of extra-special dual-aspect unit in 'iconic' super-prime scheme opposite Green Park.
Australian luxury property big-hitters team up with former Knight Frank partner for new private office venture
Based in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions, Origin Private Office has already transacted on over US$100mn worth of prime property, and is advising on a branded resi development project.
Luxury agency adds new sales director in Knightsbridge
Anna Isajenkowa has joined United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty from Savills.
Investor swoops on South Ken apartment block
London is offering 'great value' right now, says firm.
Irene Luke joins Savills Private Office
Co-head of Savills Monaco has expanded her role & is now part of the agency's elite global network of HNW specialists
Savills creates London-based Caribbean desk
Tom Vickery is leading the latest addition to the firm's global residential department.
Matthew Robertson of Valouran on luxury property development & sustainability
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