Conservatives propose inheritance tax relief for family homes
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says a future Conservative government would exempt family homes from inheritance tax and give couples an additional £1 million allowance.
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Propertymark guide addresses tenant pet requests for letting agents
Propertymark has released guidance for letting agents handling tenant pet requests, setting the issue against changing rental rules in England and Scotland.
UK sellers face 16 October listing cutoff for pre-Christmas sale agreements
UK homes need to reach the market by 16 October for sellers to retain a realistic prospect of agreeing a sale before Christmas, as the average time to an accepted offer rises to 68 days.
Green Party outlines three-year limit on private rent increases
The Green Party has proposed a three-year restraint on private rents, with any annual increase capped at the lowest of inflation, wage growth or 2%. Property industry groups warn the measure could deter investment and new supply.
UK confirms licensing regime for leasehold managing agents
The UK government has confirmed plans for mandatory oversight of leasehold managing agents, including licensing and professional standards, alongside limits on certain freeholder charges.
UK cladding remediation pipeline grows 12% as approvals reach 33 weeks
The number of UK residential blocks being monitored for potential cladding work has climbed to 4,697 since January, while Building Safety Regulator approvals are taking an average of 33 weeks.