Stamp duty ‘has become something of a cash cow’ for the Treasury
Lucian Cook, the head of residential research at Savills, said stamp duty is a tax that has a “stealth nature”
Marc da Silva
Over eight in 10 property professionals visit Rightmove first to research properties
The vast majority of property professionals begin their own search for a property on Rightmove, which remains the most visited UK property portal by some distance
House prices are poised to grow almost twice as fast as inflation
Rents are also forecast to grow more quickly than inflation and wages
Industry conference addresses uncertainty in leasehold reform
Conference delegates heard from experts on a range of topics
Outlook for UK commercial property brighter as investor demand grows
Demand to invest in industrial commercial properties is up by 34% compared with Q3 2023
Former estate agent Kevin Hollinrake named new shadow housing secretary
Hunters co-founder has been appointed as shadow levelling up, housing and communities secretary by new Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch
Estate agency merges with rival firm
Well-established estate agency, which launched almost 50 years ago, has successfully rebranded
Tom Ford saves £1.6m after completing purchase of £80m mansion ahead of stamp duty hike deadline
The fashion designer and film director adds Chelsea mansion to portfolio worth £270m in year’s biggest property deal
Stamp duty changes could have sizable implications for many homebuyers
The volume of properties exempt from stamp duty could drop by 20% from April, new research shows
Notable rise in homebuyers opting for a home condition survey
There is a growing awareness around the need to fully understand a property's condition before purchase
KFH opens new office
The sales and lettings operations are headed up by Soroush Prado and Laura Timmins
Agents told to check their eligibility for dispute resolution scheme before December’s deadline
This free service is set to close to new registrations next month
Agents invited to join Agent Advisory Panel
Agents are being asked to help shape the future of property technology through the Agent Advisory Panel
Goodlord unveils new products and partnerships ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill
These new offerings are designed to prepare agents and landlords for the wide-ranging changes set to be ushered in by the Renters’ Rights Bill
Propertymark supports Brownfield Passports to boost housebuilding
The professional body backs the concept of a ‘Brownfield Passport’ if it helps speed up planning proposals
Leaders Romans Group completes fourth acquisition in two months
The purchase of this well-established agency marks another significant milestone in the company's ongoing expansion strategy
Prince William pledges to address mould-ridden rental homes owned by royal estate
Rental properties owned by the royal family fail to meet basic EPC standards and are riddled with black mould and damp, new report reveals
Major acquisition agreed in ‘game-changing moment’ for housing sector
The expanded group, which employs around 5,000 people, owns and runs about 120,000 homes across all occupancy types
Property industry reacts to latest UK house price data
There has been a mixed response to the latest figures with the house price recovery likely to come under pressure following the increase in borrowing costs triggered by the budget
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: SLC Property appoints new chair; Alex Norris appointed new building safety minister; Allcotts names new residential partner