Brexit news and views
Why Brexit is killing the London housing market
The growing uncertainty around the outcome of the long-drawn-out Brexit talks has made buyers wary of the housing market’s future in the capital. With stamp duty rises and the removal of tax breaks for buy-to-let investors, the climate is firmly on the sell, and high prices have deterred buyers.
Global investor appetite for UK real estate wanes
The UK’s impending exit from the EU has dented investor appetite for UK real estate, suggests a just-released survey by KPMG at RE-Invest Summit at Mipim.
Channel Islands residents keep a keen eye on Brexit negotiations
Ben Cooper asks what makes the islands the place to be and whether Brexit poses any risk
May clings on despite a battering from Trump and the Brexiteers
What with Trump’s visit and Theresa’s travails – not to mention ’It’s not Coming Home’ in precisely the way we all allowed ourselves to dream – it’s been a rare week or so to be alive in our United Kingdom.
Two thirds of SMEs want to reverse Brexit process
In a turbulent week for both the Brexit process and the government, new research has found that two thirds (66%) of SMEs in the UK now want to remain in the EU.
Let’s hope Malthouse isn’t yet another housing mayfly
Amid the football fever, Brexit brouhaha and Trump trashing, most Brits will have barely registered that the knock-on effect of David Davis’s resignation as Brexit secretary was the appointment of Kit Malthouse, the fourth – yes, fourth – new housing minister in 12 months.
Can Malthouse make his mark on housing?
Industry frustrated to see another change in minister as Malthouse replaces Raab
It is essential we continue to help industry grow and thrive in these uncertain times
After three years and a dozen articles, I have decided it is time to take a break from my regular column in Property Week.
Kit Malthouse named new housing minister
Kit Malthouse, MP for North West Hampshire, has been appointed as the new minister of state for housing, the fifth minister to hold the position in the last three years.
