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London: The politics of property

Monday, April 18, 2016

London is about to vote and select a new mayor – probably one of the 10 most powerful and influential political positions in the country. Marcus Whewell, CEO of The Guild of Professional Estate Agents, examines what impact the London...

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Game changing real estate regulations in April

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

This month, many new regulations are coming into force that will affect the property market. Marcus Whewell, The Guild's CEO, highlights key laws and discusses what impact these could have on the UK's housing. My last blog highlighted some...

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Stamp Duty changes: How will they affect you?

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

The recent budget confirmed that an additional 3% of Stamp Duty will be introduced on second homes, in an attempt to curb the growth of the private rental market. But what are the potential implications, especially for the vast majority of...

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Budget 2016: What are the implications for the property market?

Thursday, March 17, 2016

The Guild's CEO, Marcus Whewell, offers insights on the Budget 2016 and what the announcements could mean for the UK property market. George Osborne’s budget was forecast to be relatively predictable – and so it proved (apart from...

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What is right to rent?

Thursday, March 3, 2016

As of the 1st February 2016, no tenancy can legally commence until the right to rent has been established. But what exactly is right to rent? Here is a very brief overview. Before a property is legally rented, all landlords have to confirm...

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New Money Laundering Regulations

Sunday, February 21, 2016

From next month, important new regulations are coming into force that all businesses, including estate agencies, need to be aware of and adhere to. There is a growing focus on money laundering, and HMRC has been increasingly strident in...

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