Property News
New planning guidance for central London published by the Mayor
Property Wire - 17 Mar 2016 19:18
Protecting London's vibrant commercial heartland and ensuring it can remain a key driver of the UK economy for decades to come is the focus of major new planning guidance published by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson M...
Mortgage lending in UK fell in February month on month, no big change expected
Property Wire - 17 Mar 2016 12:37
Gross mortgage lending reached £17.6 billion in February, some 5% lower than January but 30% higher than February last year, according to the latest estimates from the Council of Mortgage Lenders. It is, however, the hi...
UK's fledgling Build to Rent sector dealt stamp duty blow
Property Wire - 17 Mar 2016 10:37
The UK’s fledgling Build to Rent sector has been dealt a blow with the announcement that large investors will not be exempt from a new extra stamp duty surcharge that is introduced in a few weeks’ time. From 01 April...