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Closure of UK inheritance tax ‘loophole’ to penalise estates of wealthy pensioners
Experts say big tax bills could result from Rachel Reeves’ move in the BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - 1 hour ago -
UK hits wealthy with raids on non-doms, private equity and estates
Chancellor pressed ahead with contentious changes to offshore trusts used by rich foreignersBusiness - Financial Times - 5 hours ago -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - 15 hours ago -
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
The election will have a huge impact on your estate, even if you’re not rich yet. Why you need to act now.
No matter who wins, the clock is ticking to book a lawyer to create or update your plan.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
I’m buying a house. My real-estate agent asked me to sign an exclusive contract. Is this the new normal?
“Should we be on the lookout for anything important when signing a contract with a buyer’s agent?”Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
The King's Balmoral estate 'has no plans' to become wedding venue
Plans to upgrade facilities for events and functions at the estate do not mean it will host commercial weddings.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
What to know about estate planning
A new survey shows the number of Americans with a will has decreased by 6% from last year, even though the majority say having a will is important. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Living in Las Vegas: Lisa Vanderpump snaps up $5 million Nevada estate
The British-born mogul, famous for her hospitality empire, decided to make Vegas her second home after wrapping filming for her show.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
What Commercial Real Estate Property Owners Need to Know
The multifamily market is experiencing mayhem—here’s what you should do.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Spirit Halloween bets on struggling real estate to fuel its growing business. Here's how
Spirit Halloween must strategically execute its real estate operations to open its more than 1,500 pop-up stores each year.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Rising insurance costs are another storm gathering over commercial real estate
Skyrocketing insurance premiums are a growing problem — and not only for homeowners.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
After 6 years, Billy Joel finally sells his massive Florida estate with 12-car garage for $22 million
The waterfront mansion in South Florida has been on and off the market, and Joel finally sold it after cutting the price by millions.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
C.E.O. of Real Estate Giant Douglas Elliman Retires Amid Mounting Criticism
Howard Lorber faced calls to reduce his compensation, amid allegations of sexual assault by agents and plummeting stock prices.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
IRS announces bigger estate and gift tax exemption for 2025
The IRS has announced a higher estate and gift tax exemption for 2025. Here's what wealthy families need to know.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Do real estate agents have to disclose if someone died in a house? Here's how to find out
Disclosure laws around stigmas will depend on where you are buying a home. If a home's history matters to you in your home purchase, here's what to do.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
The real-estate industry is battling over how homes are listed for sale. Here’s why that matters to buyers and sellers.
The outcome of a real-estate industry dispute could change how the average American finds for-sale home listings.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Biltmore Estate reopening after Helene closure
The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. is reopening at the start of November after more than a month of recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The Nov. 2 opening date will mark the start of ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Crypto has designs on real estate
Buying blockchain-listed ‘slices’ of properties is a nascent, niche and troubled market. Can it find its feet beyond the crypto crowd?Business - Financial Times - October 18 -
The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven
The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Vietnamese real estate tycoon sentenced to life for billions in fraud in government graft crackdown
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining property worth billions of dollars and sentenced to life in prison in a case that has been a centerpiece of the ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
China pledges more financial support for 'whitelist' real estate projects
Ni Hong, China's minister of housing and urban-rural development, made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
The Future of Real Estate: 5 Disruptive Tech Innovations to Watch
How technology is transforming the way we tour, analyze, valuate, decide, and purchase real estate.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
The strange past of the real estate investor who bought Kanye West’s gutted Malibu mansion
The investor who purchased the Malibu home has come forward to share more details about his plans for it—and how his criminal past led him to get involved in real estate.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
How big is the real estate ‘stranded asset’ problem?
Governments’ push towards net zero could lead to increased cost of upgrading buildingsWorld - Financial Times - October 14