AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRoyal Property Watch: The UK National Audit Office says the Crown Estate spent about £397,000 (roughly $535,000) on repairs and upgrades to Prince William and Kate’s Windsor “forever home” Forest Lodge, while the couple pay market rent under a 20-year lease. Home Security & Crime: A Birmingham driveway BMW theft highlights how criminals can still strike quickly, leaving victims reliant on their cars for medical appointments. Planning & Local Housing: Tameside’s Droylsden Marina regeneration plan has sparked backlash after proposals for 192 affordable homes—far above earlier expectations—raised fears about traffic and scale. Retail Property: M&S is consulting on moving its Ormskirk town-centre food store to a larger 18,000 sq ft site at Burscough, with staff transfers and potential job growth. Tax Rules for Landlords: HMRC is pushing Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from April 2026 for self-employed and landlords with £50,000+ turnover, with staged rollouts for lower bands.
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