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It’s high time we ditched the ‘death tax’ for good
Glentree International boss Trevor Abrahmsohn says ditching Inheritance Tax would be a welcome bonus for all and might also keep a few Tory MPs in their jobs.
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Big house builders need ‘breaking up’ to increase competition, says Javid
Sajid Javid, who is being readied for a return to the Cabinet, has said that a handful of house builders have a 'stranglehold' on market.
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Estate agents angrily reject Chancellor’s mansion tax proposals
Over the past few days The Negotiator has been overwhelmed by agents telling us about Sajid Javid's mansion tax proposals. Here are some of their missives.
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Lucian Cook: Why Chancellor’s mansion tax idea will not see the light of day
Savills' head of residential research explains the history of recent mansion tax proposals and why the latest, mooted by Sajid Javid last weekend, is also likely to die a political death.
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Conservative conference report – main points
The Negotiator sums up all the important announcements made yesterday by three different ministers at the conference in Manchester.
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Switching stamp duty to sellers has a secret sting, Mr Javid
Industry senior Trevor Abrahmsohn warns the new Chancellor that his mooted plan for stamp duty sounds like a great idea, but may freeze the market even more.
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Malthouse for PM! Housing minister joins race to become Tory leader
52-year-old launches his campaign in The Sun claiming to have 'fresh ideas' and a track record of building homes for 'young people'.
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Government to introduce mandatory three year tenancy contracts
the government has revealed that it intends to introduced a mandatory three year minimum tenancy contract for all tenants.
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Should Michael Gove’s tough love for the countryside worry rural agents?
DEFRA minister Michael Gove's interview with the Knight Frank blog warns of more change for rural agents after Brexit.
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New Home Secretary Sajid Javid has family links to lettings industry
New Home Secretary has a young brother in Bristol who operates several property ventures including a lettings agency, it has been revealed.
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