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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Foxtons’ Isidro appointed COO of UK Sotheby’s International Realty
Luxury agency announces another big-name hire as dramatic scaling-up continues.
In Pictures: Iconic Portland Place mansion lists at £75mn following ultra-prime makeover
Adam-designed trophy home has been 'reimagined for 21st century living' by MSMR Architects and 1508 London, at a total cost of nearly £50mn.
Royalton mega-mansion in Surrey fetches record price
Julian Bicknell-designed stunner is the most expensive home sold on St George’s Hill this year.
Boutique PCL agency hires Foxtons high-flyer
Edvin Griskin won numerous awards as a top negotiator at his former firm.
A London borough has been crowned Rightmove’s ‘happiest place to live’ for the first time
'Having access to nature and green spaces is more important to residents than having access to public transport, shops and restaurants, and employment opportunities,' says Rightmove after surveying 26,000…
Watch: Touring ‘the most expensive house in the world’
YouTube star & luxury real estate agency team up to showcase the '$1bn' Chateau Du Champs De Bataille in Normandy, which is now up for rent.
Specialist lender refinances £175mn London mansion
Cohort Capital completes another PCL mega-deal as ultra-prime sector 'remains well insulated from wider economic headwinds'.
Cluttons partners complete management buyout
The MBO is a 'confident move to accelerate growth', say the property consultancy's new owners.
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PCL super-agent Lloyd returns to Beauchamp Estates
Charles Lloyd, aka 'Mr Mayfair', has rejoined the luxury agency from CBRE.
Centreland hits the mark with luxury office-to-resi scheme on Cavendish Square
Agents confirm sale of final unit at developer's 'landmark' Harcourt House project, which attracted interest from around the globe.
Agency reports flurry of prime property deals in Hampstead
An unusually large number of rarely-available residences have been changing hands in NW3 lately, notes Aston Chase.
Mercedes-Benz moves into branded resi with 65-storey Dubai ‘icon’
A new partnership 'merges the world of real estate and automotive excellence to set new standards in luxury design and living.'
Pace of global property price growth to ease, suggests Reuters poll
'Strong demand and tight supply' will 'overshadow higher interest rates' to push international home values up in the coming year, says Reuters after polling over 100 property market experts.