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A gathering  of industry leaders has highlighted critical concerns around the Renters’ Rights Bill, as the seismic legislation makes its way through Parliament. Hosted by lettings tech platform Goodlord, the event brought together key industry figures including NRLA chief executive,…

Rachel Reeves Housebuilders will be given swifter access to build new homes around England’s commuter train stations under the latest government plans to deliver on its pledge to boost building and in turn generate economic growth. Ahead of the chancellor’s…

Rachel Reeves Rachel Reeves is to water down her clampdown on the non-dom tax status after analysis showed it had prompted an exodus of high-net-worth-individuals. The chancellor said she would be tabling an amendment to the plans to allow a…

In an increasingly globalised business environment, the ability to effectively verify the identity of international clients is paramount. This is especially critical for the UK property market, where the number of properties owned by overseas individuals has more than doubled…

Housing affordability in the UK has improved marginally over the past year, though affordability remains significantly stretched compared to historical norms, according to a new report from Nationwide. The report highlights that a typical first-time buyer, purchasing a property with…

Savills appoints new head of South Coast development team Jonny Kiddle Development director Jonny Kiddle has been appointed to head up Savills South Coast development team, based across the firm’s Southampton and Wimborne offices. Kiddle joined Savills just over a…

A Russian financier has lost a tax dispute over his £5.75m property in London after claiming the house was partly commercial  – meaning he paid a vastly reduced level of stamp duty. Andrei Tretyakov, who loves entertaining, acquired the 5,000…

Welcome to the second UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025, which unpicks the latest property market trends. This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by the brilliant Verona Frankish, CEO of Yopa, one of the UK’s largest estate agency brands, to…

Ian Fry Connells Group has just announced key leadership changes, with Ian Fry, Giles Hart, Anthony Glasgow, and Stuart Dare departing the company with immediate effect. Members of staff across the business have just been told the news, with Chris…