AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHousing & Cost Pressures: Scotland’s proposed “mansion tax” via higher council tax bands on homes worth over £1m is facing backlash, with warnings it could “damage the entire housing market” by hitting asset-rich, cash-poor owners. Prime Market Watch: Knight Frank says London’s prime property market is heading for another “summer of uncertainty,” with prime central prices down 3.6% year-on-year and transaction volumes down 14%—and potential tax changes under a Burnham government adding to the fog. Heat Resilience for Homes: With another UK heatwave forecast, new guidance highlights practical ways to cool homes, including simple airflow habits, while CIBSE has updated TM59 overheating risk guidance for new builds and major refurbishments. Local Development & Planning: Oxfordshire’s Grove Church of England Primary School is set to expand from 210 to 315 places (plus 39 nursery) with work due to start in Feb 2027, supported by extra land from David Wilson Homes. Construction Sector Moves: Dillon Eustace has named Chris Wheeler head of construction, strengthening its real estate and development offering. Property Safety & Delivery: Royal Mail has reiterated that deliveries can be suspended where doorstep safety is at risk, and it’s flagged dog-attack hotspots for posties, including Guildford (GU) among the worst.
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