Westminster’s voluntary taxation experiment falls flat
Three months after council launches innovative 'community contribution' scheme, new figures reveal that only 2% of high-end homeowners have actually put their hands in their pockets...
Westminster’s wealthiest residents get behind ‘voluntary contribution’ initiative
Over half of owners with properties worth over £10m show support for "imaginative" council tax proposals...
Five years on: How 2016’s tax changes have shrunk the buy-to-let market
“The tax changes introduced from 2016 onwards have undoubtedly taken the heat out of the buy-to-let market," argues Hamptons' research chief Aneisha Beveridge.
Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty cut is not about helping first-time buyers, but shoring up the whole UK economy
"Property prices are critical to UK prosperity," writes Professor Alexander Tziamalis
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Super-rich buyers circle as Caudwell’s £2bn Mayfair scheme takes shape
Luxury developer updates on progress as landmark project moves to advanced phase of construction.
Talking Heads: What does the end of non-dom status mean for the prime property market?
As Britain's 225-year-old 'non-dom' tax regime faces abolition, we asked prime resi insiders about the potential impact on the property market and their businesses.
Construction starts on REDD’s ‘ultra-luxury’ Kensington Palace Gardens project
Grade II* listed London mansion is being transformed into a set of top-end apartments by a world-class team.
Deal sealed on ‘exquisite’ £27.5mn Clarges Mayfair apartment
Knight Frank secures sale of extra-special dual-aspect unit in 'iconic' super-prime scheme opposite Green Park.
Australian luxury property big-hitters team up with former Knight Frank partner for new private office venture
Based in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions, Origin Private Office has already transacted on over US$100mn worth of prime property, and is advising on a branded resi development project.
Luxury agency adds new sales director in Knightsbridge
Anna Isajenkowa has joined United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty from Savills.
Investor swoops on South Ken apartment block
London is offering 'great value' right now, says firm.
Irene Luke joins Savills Private Office
Co-head of Savills Monaco has expanded her role & is now part of the agency's elite global network of HNW specialists
Savills creates London-based Caribbean desk
Tom Vickery is leading the latest addition to the firm's global residential department.
Matthew Robertson of Valouran on luxury property development & sustainability
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PCL property markets are ‘stabilising’, reports JLL
'There are encouraging trends across the sales and lettings activity' in Prime Central London, says research chief Marcus Dixon.
Lloyds ups house price forecasts
Mortgage lender expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates three times by the end of this year.
Broker platform announces second ‘brand collaboration’ in north London
Seasoned NW London agent Malcolm Ornstein joins former Parkheath director on Vita's roster.