'Time to tax the rich': Campaigners pitch four proposals to curb the growing wealth divide
'Greater taxation of rich people is not the only answer to the inequality crisis, but it is a fundamental part of it,' says Oxfam. 'It is time for governments to shake off decades of failed ideology and rich elite influence, and to do the right thing: tax the rich.'
A one-off wealth tax on £1m+ households is the best way to pay for Covid-19, says think tank
"A one-off wealth tax would work, raise significant revenue, and be fairer and more efficient than the alternatives," suggests an in-depth report from The Wealth Commission.
Capital Gains Tax should be extended to nearly all homes, argues top think tank; here’s how it could work
Home-owners have benefitted from an "unearned, unequal and untaxed £3 trillion capital gains windfall" over the last 20 years, says the Resolution Foundation;
Watch: Hollinrake proposes a new wealth tax on non-resident property owners
MP and former estate agency boss Kevin Hollinrake has outlined a series of proposals to make Britain's housing market more fair and equitable - including a new wealth tax on overseas buyers of UK property.
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One Hyde Park residents win £35mn in building defects case
One Hyde Park Limited has declared a 'decisive victory' as construction firm found liable for remedial works.
Home Counties estate agency recruits trio of well-known names
Phillip Armstrong, Marcus Gondolo-Gordon & Chris Humphrey have all joined house.Partnership.
In Pictures: Super-prime townhouse hits the market on Chelsea Park Gardens
5,000+ sq ft Lutyens-inspired property, just listed at £12.75mn, has been extended with a dramatic basement.
Jo Eccles: Five emerging themes shaping the Prime Central London market in 2026
Buying activity started early this year, with turnkey homes still commanding significant premiums and low-credibility bids falling flat, reports top acquisition specialist.
Behind closed doors: Saul Empson on the strange business of super-prime deal-making
In a new series for PrimeResi, seasoned buying agent Saul Empson reveals the absurdities and dramas that unfold behind the scenes of high-end property sales, from Notting Hill townhouses to country estates...
Football’s transfer frenzy boosts Savills’ lettings business
Record summer window resulted in the agency handling nearly 40 player relocations across the UK.
US interiors firm debuts in UK with Battersea showhomes
'This collaboration isn’t just about interiors,' says property developer Marie-Julie Gheysens; 'it’s about narrative, artistry and the enduring power of female creativity.'
‘There are signs that price falls are bottoming out’: Two major agencies update Prime Central London forecasts
Cluttons and Strutt & Parker both believe the era of PCL price declines is ending.
Cautious tailwinds, selective opportunity: Cluttons’ Laura Dam Villena on prime London’s prospects for 2026
Top agency's London resi chief tells PrimeResi why realism, decisiveness and well-priced stock will be rewarded in the year ahead - and runs through the key trends at play across the capital's top postcodes.
Buying agency secures sizeable discount on Belgravia townhouse
Super-prime residence near The Berkeley was acquired off-market for just under £14mn, illustrating a wider market trend.
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‘February is the best time to get your home sold’ – Rightmove
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Longstanding super-prime listing in St Johns’ Wood finds a buyer
Detached low-built villa was asking just under £13mn.