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Mansion tax would hit London hardest, as capital accounts for 66% of all homes sold above £2m so far this year

The latest data insight from Enness Global has revealed that, should the Chancellor introduce a 1% annual mansion tax on properties valued over £2 million, the measure would overwhelmingly target London homeowners, with two-thirds of qualifying transactions this year occurring in the capital alone.

London homebuyers have paid nearly £25bn in Stamp Duty over the last decade, with prime boroughs hit hardest

The latest research from Jefferies London shows that, as many await news of potential Stamp Duty reform in the upcoming Autumn Budget, homebuyers across the capital have collectively paid almost £25bn (£24.9bn) in Stamp Duty over the last ten years, with buyers in prime central London contributing the largest share by a considerable margin.

New partner strengthens Clarke Willmott's Birmingham commercial property team

Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott has appointed Alexandria Kittlety as a partner in its Birmingham office, bolstering the firm’s commercial property team.

Landlords and tenants need to prepare for the biggest legislative shake up in a generation

A property expert at Furley Page has warned landlords and tenants that they need to be fully prepared for the biggest shake up of short-term residential lettings in a generation as the Government has published its timeline for phasing in the Renters’ Rights Act.

Trust Property Management’s Director Raises the Bar Again in London’s Competitive Property Scene

Sanj Solanki, Director at Trust Property Management Limited, has once again been named London Property Manager of the Year at the prestigious News on the Block Awards, for the second consecutive year.

Government Publishes Roadmap for Implementing the Renters’ Rights Act 2025

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has now published its much-anticipated roadmap for implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (‘The Act’), confirming how – and when – the biggest reform of residential tenancy law in a generation will take effect.

Awaab’s Law: Raising the Bar for Healthy Homes - and Why Material Choices Matter More Than Ever

The introduction of Awaab’s Law in October 2025 has marked a pivotal moment for the UK housing and construction sectors. Named after Awaab Ishak, whose tragic death in 2020 was linked to prolonged exposure to mould in his home, the new legislation sets strict timelines for social landlords to investigate and repair damp and mould issues. Beyond compliance, it signals a cultural shift: a renewed focus on accountability, preventative design, and healthier living environments.

Stannah Strengthens LD&S Maintenance and Repair Division with Key Leadership Appointments

Stannah Lifts Distribution and Service (LD&S) is delighted to announce two significant appointments within its Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Division, reinforcing our commitment to exceptional local service and customer experience.

New Safety Assurance Director to Lead FirstPort’s Resident-focused Health and Safety Strategy

The FirstPort Group has appointed Keith Scott to lead its health and safety strategy, supporting a resident-focused approach to safety across its business.

Slow maintenance responses are driving tenant anxiety

New research from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management support, reveals that almost 60% of tenants report feeling increased stress or anxiety as a result of maintenance issues in their rental property, and for most, the lack of landlord action is more stressful than the maintenance issues itself.

Centrick Celebrates Five Years of Valuation Success with Growing Team and Landmark Achievements

Centrick celebrate a major milestone with five years of their Valuations service - delivering reliable, robust valuation solutions across the UK. What began in 2020 as a small, dedicated team of two valuers has grown into a thriving, expert department of seven RICS-accredited valuers and two support staff, supported by a strong operational team and industry-leading technology.

Principle confirms highly qualified surveyor’s appointment as in-house team expands

A highly qualified surveyor has become the latest confirmed appointment at Principle Estate Management as the company continues to expand its in-house surveying team.