Uncertainty hits New York’s townhouse market
New York market ‘beginning to look a lot like 2012’
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Look what a mansion tax has done to New York’s prime property market
Manhattan brokerages report how prices are in 'near free fall' following two recent tax hikes
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French resi market boosted by return of the Brits
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Luxury developer readying £110mn Belgrave Square ‘giga-mansion’ for market – report
The former HQ of the Royal College of Psychiatrists is being reworked into one of London's grandest private homes, measuring around 22,000 sq ft.
£24mn Notting Hill mansion changes hands in ‘landmark’ deal
Stucco-fronted Grade II-listed Allom masterpiece sells after more than 20 years in the same ownership.
Social Circuit: John Caudwell’s festive drinks reception at Mayfair House
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International buyer lands £25mn Knightsbridge Gate penthouse
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Budget 2025: OBR leak confirms ‘mansion tax’ on £2mn+ homes from April 2028
Office for Budget Responsibility report published early 'in error' - including details of a new Council Tax surcharge on high-value homes.
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Budget 2025: Chancellor confirms a ‘mansion tax’ & higher rates on property income
High-value homes will face significantly higher Council Tax bills, while landlords will pay a larger share of their property income to HMRC.
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Mansion tax modelling flags £13,700 bills for second homes
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Specialist country house agency hits £500mn sales milestone
Strutt & Parker alumni Andrew Russell & Ben Bentley’s boutique firm unveils debut TV campaign as it toasts 'remarkable chapter'.
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