Tories float ‘stamp duty cut to win over voters’
Cutting Stamp Duty 'would cost a lot of money', admits a Conservative Party source, but could appeal to middle-aged voters.
Labour’s UK housing plans welcomed, but beware of soundbites and simplification
Developers have responded positively to Keir Starmer’s pro-development rhetoric, but political aims will need to square with economic reality, says Tom Bill.
Labour would fund planning system overhaul with higher Stamp Duty surcharge for overseas buyers
Keir Starmer promises to 'get Britain building' if his party wins the next General Election, while Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Labour would 'side with the builders not the blockers' on planning…
Treasury Committee rules out permanent Stamp Duty cut
"Any permanent cut or removal of SDLT would be likely to have a significant cost to the Exchequer," concludes HM Treasury.
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Luxury property agency targets global UHNWIs with new ‘billionaires’ division’
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Sale agreed on Spink-designed super-home in Kensington
11,000 sq ft contemporary mansion was guided at £27.5mn and attracted competitive interest.
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Lloyds Bank-backed Lomond Group could be valued at 'well over £100mn'.
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Storied Lyall Street residence is 'one of the finest houses in the district', says Beauchamp Estates.
‘Once in a lifetime’ development opp in Islington seeks £7.5mn
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US super-broker reveals secrets of his success
'I just announced it on a Monday and I let everybody ask. How do I buy it?' Ryan Serhant explains how he pulled off the record-breaking launch of Mercedes Benz Places in Miami.
Côte d’Azur landmark emerges as £300mn luxury resi scheme
London-based developer Caudwell is transforming a famous former Art Deco hotel into 39 ultra-luxe residences.
Trophy 1827 townhouse on Fitzroy Square lists at £11.5mn
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