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Even Laws That Haven't Passed Can Have Unintended Consequences

Mere proposals can change the risk calculus for business and investors. Politicians, and the public, should be wary.

Reason · Apr 30

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers in the midst of the spring homebuying season

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Selling Sunset star sets return to Netflix show four years after dramatic departure

Show’s former star left series in 2022

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Local elections 2026: Starmer slams Polanski's Greens and Farage's Reform UK for false 'shortcuts' to boost London

Exclusive: Prime Minister tears into political opponents blocking new homes and ‘driving a wedge between communities’

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Massive profits already earned by property investors to be shielded from Chalmers’ CGT changes

Treasurer tells Commonwealth Bank podcast that he aims to ‘recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30

Huge new 1,600-home neighbourhood in east London gets green light

Major new development in Silvertown approved but developers face criticism over small percentage of affordable homes

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Leasehold ban in England and Wales unlikely before next general election, minister says

Matthew Pennycook says ending system must be done slowly to avoid hitting housing supply and legal pitfalls

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

West London office block to be transformed into 171-room hotel and auditorium

Grove House, by Hammersmith Underground station, is to be transformed to also include new affordable workspace, retail, wellness facilities and a revitalised 131-seat auditorium

Evening Standard · Apr 29

'Stealth' income tax bombshell: London hit with record £71billion bill as millions in city pay more

Exclusive: Londoners are being hammered with rising income tax bills as hundreds of thousands are dragged into paying its basic or higher rates

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Housing Secretary rules out rent controls as Iran cost of living crisis looms

Steve Reed insisted ministers were ‘not looking at rent controls’ for private landlords after reports the Chancellor was considering banning increases for 12 months

Evening Standard · Apr 29