Policy Watch: Three big resi reforms to watch this year
2023 will see some major - and long-awaited - changes to the legislative landscape. Two lawyers look ahead to some key reforms that are likely to affect the residential property sector...
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Some leasehold reforms to be enacted ‘at pace’ next year, promises government
The 'two-year rule' will end in January, but the announcement of more consultations mean major changes to the leasehold system are still some way off.
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Countdown begins to mandatory landlord registration
Key dates revealed as the Government sets regional deadlines across England.
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Native Land unveils £15.5mn penthouse with one of Marylebone’s biggest roof terraces
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Major developer calls time on London as viability ‘fundamentally broken’
Economic rewards for taking development risk in the capital have 'evaporated,' says housebuilding giant boss.
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Knight Frank adds more affiliate brokers as enquiries top 170
Agency continues rollout of self-employed model as it targets key territories across South East and West London.
Sotheby’s International Realty rolls out 50th birthday marketing pageant
Luxury property broker brand marks milestone anniversary with an ad campaign, a coffee-table book and a big agent gathering.
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Have PCL property values turned a corner?
Fresh Savills data suggests the pace of decline is easing across prime markets, as buyers & sellers become 'more aligned on price.'
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Buyer found for Richmond Park ‘gem’
Picturesque former gate lodge is one of only a handful of private homes tucked away inside the 2,500-acre Royal Park.
New head of sales at Knight Frank Islington
Sophie McCarthy takes the reins after 17 years with the agency.
Savills makes Alpine move as agency battle for ski markets heats up
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Chancellor backs away from major capital gains tax raid
‘Batshit crazy’ plans to equalise CGT with income tax reportedly shelved, although smaller increases could still be on the table.
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Chestertons joins other big-name firms in detecting an improvement.
In Pictures: ‘One of Surrey’s most extraordinary country houses’ hits the market at nearly £14mn
Grade I-listed medieval manor - reunited as a single residence after more than 70 years - comes with a moat, 34 acres and Kelly Hoppen interiors.