‘We wanted to see more’ Vs. ‘Thank goodness the Chancellor decided to leave the property market well alone’: Housing industry reactions to the 2023 Spring Budget
A 'missed opportunity' or is 'no action the best stance'? Here's what the property industry makes of Jeremy Hunt's latest round fiscal policy updates...
‘It could’ve been worse’: Property industry reactions to the Autumn Statement 2022
Chancellor Hunt has slashed CGT allowances, time-limited Kwarsi Kwarteng's Stamp Duty cuts, and subjected many more people to the top rate of Income Tax - but the run of tax increases come will come into…
Budget 2023: Chancellor keeps hands off the housing sector
Property was largely absent from Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget statement.
Sunak to be Prime Minister: Property industry reactions
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak is moving into 10 Downing Street, after Penny Mordaunt and Boris Johnson dropped out of the latest Conservative Party leadership contest.
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Knight Frank names new Senior Partner & Group Chair
Rory Penn is to succeed William Beardmore-Gray at the helm of the global property consultancy in April 2027.
Lomond recruits Druce & Foxtons alumnus as new COO
Neil McGimpsey succeeds Lucy Jones, who is stepping down after a five-year stint.
Strutt & Parker brings in Madison for PCL expansion drive
Heritage estate agency recruits top-end operator - the latest in a run of high-profile hires - to extend prime market coverage as part of 'ambitious' growth strategy.
Rare Bayswater development opp sells for £21mn
Former office building came with consent for a 17-unit apartment scheme designed by Ross Alexander Lambie Architects.
Barnes joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty as Senior Director
Well-known dealmaker Simon Barnes has signed to George Azar & Alex Isidro's team in PCL.
Expert Panel: Prime Central London has hit a ‘critical inflection point’
Property & HNW industry leaders unpack the volatility, policy churn & changing buyer geography defining a new era for ultra-prime London.
Hefty Marylebone mansion flat heads to auction
First floor lateral on Portland Place is the priciest lot being offered at Allsop's final resi sale of the year.
Prime London buyers resurface after Budget clarity – but vendors beat a retreat
Property sales spiked as uncertainty lifted in November, according to LonRes, though supply-side trends point to a cautious year-end.
Central European developer debuts in London with double Ballymore JV
Penta Real Estate has taken a 50% stake in two prominent resi schemes in the UK capital.
In Pictures: Angel O’Donnell-designed duplex unveiled at Powerhouse
'Sensescaping’ ethos runs through latest marquee show apartment at the former Lots Road Power Station.
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Deal sealed on £17.5mn Cadogan Square restoration project
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Luxury brokerage flags tight supply & strong deal flow in Mayfair
UK Sotheby’s International Realty reports unusually competitive conditions in the historic neighbourhood after completing £172mn of transactions.
PCL to underperform against ‘modest’ UK property price growth in 2026 – Chestertons
The market is beginning to stabilise, says leading estate agency, with house prices predicted to rise by only 1-2% across the country next year.
Bigger ‘Boxing Day bounce’ expected as house prices tipped to rise 2% in 2026
Average asking prices fell 0.6% through 2025, but Rightmove is forecasting 'a better year for price growth in 2026 with a strong rebound in activity to kick start the year.'
Mortgage lending heads for £300bn – but the housing market treads water
Trade body UK Finance is forecasting a 4% increase in gross mortgage lending next year, despite a drop in residential transactions.