Countrywide deals collapse | House price high | New tax rules

Estate agents: note new tax rules for second homeowners

Property owners who are selling a residential property in the UK are being reminded by HMRC about important deadline changes when paying Capital Gains Tax.

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£38m sale of Countrywide consultancy arm falls through

Plans to sell Lambert Smith Hampton to Monaco-based entrepreneur collapse after missed deadline.

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Budget ‘failed to tackle shortage of rented homes’

Landlord organisations say the Chancellor did nothing to boost the supply of rental properties and warn tax hikes are crippling the sector.

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Jenrick praised for attacking London mayor’s housebuilding record

Developer says housing minister was right to criticise mayor but says both parties must now come together to find a solution.

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House price growth hits two-year high

New survey shows growth at 1.8%, with London prices recovering as confidence returns to market.

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Floorplans for the digital age

Floorplans are now an integral part of estate agency sales – but, says Richard Reed, what’s new? Have they developed? Costs? Ease of use?

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LSL withdraws from Countrywide takeover talks and confirms ‘no offer’

LSL has told the City this morning that it no longer intends to proceed with its plan to make an offer for its rival.

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