From panic rooms to bunkers, fear fuels an unusual property trend
Hardman says the company has received a “steady stream” of inquiries, with demand from India, Canada, the Middle East and...
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How Andy Burnham’s radical land tax will rock your house price
“Our campaign isn’t about raising taxes. There’s no room to increase our property taxes. It is a case of rebalancing,...
Inheritance tax late penalties surge by a third
Wealth managers have warned there is a “clear risk” that even more families will be hit with fines from next...
How to beat the competition and buy a ‘hidden’ property
Mr Warner said: “To spot a house before it goes on the market is a near impossible task without some...
The families leaving England to start new lives in Scotland and Wales
There are around 30 houses in their hamlet and 20 are occupied by “newcomers from England”, says Andrew.“If you’re downsizing,...
Does the current US IPO frenzy signal the peak of the stock market bull run?
As the long-awaited initial public offering of Elon Musk’s SpaceX finally lands, fear and greed are gripping investors in equal...
Reeves’s plan for 10,000 homes in Cambridge raises water shortage fears
To achieve that ambition, Ms Reeves has set up a 2012 Olympics-style development corporation governing Greater Cambridge.Such organisations oversee major...
Luxury London estate agent hit with sexual misconduct claims
The chief executive of a luxury estate agency has been accused of sexual harassment by female employees at the firm.Staff...
Couple lose £48k stamp duty battle after ‘sheep grazing’ loophole dismissed
A couple have been taxed £48,450 after unsuccessfully claiming they should pay less stamp duty because they had a sheep...
How Labour’s mansion tax will catch you (sooner or later)
Homeowners, brace yourselves. From April 2028, yet more bills will be added to the heap. Labour’s “mansion tax” plans mean...
