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Capital gains tax rise hits investors as stamp duty hike pressures landlords

Capital gains tax rise hits investors as stamp duty hike pressures landlords

In today’s Budget announcement, the government increased capital gains tax (CGT) rates, with basic rate taxpayers seeing a rise from 10% to 18% and higher...

Landlords pause property purchases over tax concerns ahead of Budget

Landlords pause property purchases over tax concerns ahead of Budget

New research reveals that 77% of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords are holding back on property purchases due to concerns over potential tax increases. With today’s Budget...

Mortgage approvals rise for fourth consecutive month

Mortgage approvals rise for fourth consecutive month

Mortgage approvals for house purchases climbed to 65,647 in September, up 1.1% from 64,958 in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of positive growth, according...

Office-to-home conversions could create uninhabitable properties

Office-to-home conversions could create uninhabitable properties

An insurer has issued a stark warning about the potential dangers of the growing trend to convert commercial buildings into residential properties, cautioning that poorly...

Propertymark urges government to reform Stamp Duty and support landlords

Propertymark urges government to reform Stamp Duty and support landlords

Propertymark is calling on the UK Government to prioritise Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reform and provide support for landlords to reduce costs and meet...

Landlords ARE working people: Industry pushes back on PM’s claims

Landlords ARE working people: Industry pushes back on PM’s claims

Leading figures in the property industry, including Paul Shamplina and Ben Beadle, have challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent assertion that individuals earning income from...

Areas in England that offer best value house prices and quality education

Areas in England that offer best value house prices and quality education

New research reveals the top areas in England offering a unique balance of affordable house prices and highly-rated schools, and ideal for buy-to-let investment. Kingston...

Airbnb rentals linked to rise in robberies and violent crime in London, study reveals

Airbnb rentals linked to rise in robberies and violent crime in London, study reveals

New research from the University of Cambridge has uncovered a correlation between the number of Airbnb listings and increased rates of robberies and violent crimes...

Landlords fear tax hikes after PM claims they don’t ‘work’ for income

Landlords fear tax hikes after PM claims they don’t ‘work’ for income

Landlords across the UK are bracing for potential tax increases after Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested that those earning income from property and investments do...

Mortgage rates drop, boosting affordability for first-time buyers

Mortgage rates drop, boosting affordability for first-time buyers

As mortgage rates continue to fall, new data from Rightmove’s mortgage tracker report shows a significant improvement in affordability for buyers, particularly first-time homeowners. Average...

Functional home features driving faster sales in today’s housing market

Functional home features driving faster sales in today’s housing market

New analysis from Yopa, the full-service estate agent, has highlighted the home features that are helping properties sell faster than others on the market. In...

Limited company landlords face personal risks despite tax benefits

Limited company landlords face personal risks despite tax benefits

As more buy-to-let landlords switch to limited company structures for tax savings, industry experts warn that personal assets, including homes and savings, may still be...

Landlords who ignore regulator should repay rent, says Ombudsman chief

Landlords who ignore regulator should repay rent, says Ombudsman chief

At a parliamentary evidence session yesterday, Richard Blakeway, chief of the Housing Ombudsman Service, proposed that landlords who disregard the regulator’s decisions should be compelled...

Scottish cities top UK housing market rise with Birmingham leading the way in England

Scottish cities top UK housing market rise with Birmingham leading the way in England

Recent data from the UK’s largest estate agency group, Lomond, highlights a remarkable trend in the housing market, with Scottish cities dominating the list of...

Landlords shift to limited companies to capitalise on tax advantages

Landlords shift to limited companies to capitalise on tax advantages

Landlords across the UK are setting up limited companies at an unprecedented rate to take advantage of more favourable tax conditions. Research from Hamptons reveals...

Landlords urged to share views in global energy efficiency survey

Landlords urged to share views in global energy efficiency survey

Landlords across the UK are being called upon to participate in an international survey conducted by the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) to assess...

Budget cuts could lead to soaring court delays, senior officials warn

Budget cuts could lead to soaring court delays, senior officials warn

Court delays in the UK could significantly increase if proposed spending cuts are implemented in the upcoming Budget, senior officials have warned. Housing and Justice...

Landlords welcome exclusion of buy-to-let properties from CGT increase

Landlords welcome exclusion of buy-to-let properties from CGT increase

Landlords have expressed relief following reports that the anticipated rise in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) will not apply to buy-to-let properties, alleviating fears of a...

South East emerges as prime region for landlords embracing ‘Rent to Rent’ model

South East emerges as prime region for landlords embracing ‘Rent to Rent’ model

As the ‘guaranteed rent’ or ‘rent to rent’ model becomes increasingly popular among private rental investors, new analysis by London lettings and estate agent Benham...

UK house prices rise for sixth consecutive month as market confidence grows

UK house prices rise for sixth consecutive month as market confidence grows

The UK housing market continues its upward trend with house prices increasing by 1.5% month-on-month in August 2024, reaching an average of £292,924. This marks...
















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