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Major mortgage lenders back ‘greenprint’ for eco-minded property finance
Linking long-term loans to properties rather than people could promote more energy-efficient retrofits, argue lenders.
Required Reading: The Autumn Budget 2024 for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya's legal & tax experts talk us through the key points & policies announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves - including significant changes to Stamp Duty & Inheritance Tax.
Meriam Lock-Necrews on putting homes at the heart of Battersea Power Station’s redevelopment
Two years after the regenerated Battersea Power Station opened, BPSDC's Head of Residential shares insights into how the project created a sought-after residents' experience within a new mixed-use neighbourhood
Standards Practice: Navigating the complex world of green building certifications
As the new UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard joins the likes of BREEAM, LEED, WELL & Green Star, Tasos Stavrou of LeadingRE unpicks the tangled but increasingly-important world of eco-conscious construction…
Grey Belts & Golden Rules: What new planning reforms could mean for the property sector
From 'golden rules' and the new 'grey belt' to the return of housebuilding targets and the removal of 'beauty', Robert Garden & Grace Owen-Ellis of CMS UK explore how the latest consultation on a revised…
Lucian Cook: Where now for rental reform?
After the Renters (Reform) Bill was shelved due to the General Election, Savills' research chief explores what changes the new government may have planned for the rental sector...
Tanya Hasking: Debunking misconceptions around short lets
John D Wood & Co.'s lettings chief busts some myths and talks up the benefits of short-term rental agreements for both landlords and tenants...
Real Estate Legal Digest: An essential guide to the latest developments shaping the UK property market
Stay abreast of the key policies & issues affecting the sector with PrimeResi's regular legal briefing, prepared by Boodle Hatfield's team of experts
RICS launches ‘pioneering’ best practice standards for residential retrofits
Fresh guidance aims to 'revolutionise retrofitting practices across the UK.'
Required Reading: The Budget 2024 for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya's team of tax and legal experts talks us through the key points of this year's Spring Budget, including the end of the Non Dom regime, changes to Capital Gains Tax on residential property,…
Competition watchdog to investigate eight major housebuilders
'Housebuilding in Great Britain needs significant intervention so that enough good quality homes are delivered in the places that people need them,' says Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA.
Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife – here’s how it works
Academics from Oxford University explore the purpose and practicalities of the government's latest environmental policy - which will have a major impact on property developments.