Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Landlords cite Reeves tax rise as rent hikes accelerate
Two thirds of landlords increasing rents say the Chancellor’s planned income tax rise is a key factor, according to new survey data that reinforces warnings…
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Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
HMRC recovers £246m in inheritance tax probes as investigations rise
HM Revenue & Customs recovered £246 million in underpaid inheritance tax last year as enforcement activity intensified, data reveals. Investigations into inheritance tax rose to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
HMRC sends MTD warning letters to 900,000 landlords
HMRC is writing to nearly 900,000 landlords ahead of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, which begins April 2026 for those earning over £50,000.
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
UK property transactions hold firm into 2026
Official HMRC data shows transaction volumes holding firm despite higher borrowing costs and post-Budget uncertainty. The figures offer investors clearer signals on timing, pricing and…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Making Tax Digital leaves most landlords anxious ahead of rollout
UK landlords are heading towards the introduction of Making Tax Digital with growing unease, as new research suggests confusion remains widespread just months before the…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Making Tax Digital set to force some landlords into 10 HMRC filings
Landlords are being urged to get ahead of their tax affairs as Making Tax Digital (MTD) edges closer, with higher-earning property investors facing a sharp…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Capital gains tax rule change will affect landlord incorporations
A little-noticed change inside the 2025 Budget has sparked concern across the landlord community, after the government confirmed that Incorporation Relief under Section 162 TCGA…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
2% tax rise on rental income puts more pressure on landlords
Landlords are bracing for higher costs after the Autumn Budget confirmed increases to property income tax, surcharges on homes above £2 million, and no relief…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Landlords brace for potential Budget tax changes as retrofit debate grows
Landlords and property investors are watching tomorrows Autumn Budget closely as speculation builds around new taxes, incentives, and funding changes affecting rental income, retrofit projects,…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
House prices drop 1.8% as tax speculation delays high-value buyers
UK house prices have fallen 1.8% this month to £364,833, marking the sharpest November decline since 2012, according to Rightmove’s latest House Price Index. The…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
HMRC’s AI crackdown: what landlords need to know before filing returns
HMRC has launched an ambitious new offensive against tax evasion - powered by artificial intelligence. With digital tools now able to cross-reference property, mortgage, and…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp Duty burden rises 24% as landlords warned of fresh tax risks
Landlords and property investors are paying more in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) than ever before, with receipts climbing 24% to £14.9 billion in the…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Buy-to-let lending drops 12.5% as landlords brace for Budget tax hit
Buy-to-let lending fell sharply in the third quarter of 2025, as landlords paused purchases amid renewed fears of tax rises in next month’s Autumn Budget,…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
£5m Stamp Duty paid on £41m London home as luxury market defies slowdown
New analysis from Enness Global shows London’s ultra-prime property market remains in a league of its own, with one £41 million sale generating a £4.83…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
HMRC recovers record £107m from landlords through Let Property Campaign
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) clawed back a record £107 million from landlords in the last tax year, underscoring the growing pressure on property investors…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Prime London second-home deals slump as new taxes deter investors
Second-home purchases across London have plunged, with fresh data showing prime postcodes hardest hit as higher stamp duty and looming council tax premiums sap buyer…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
HMRC data shows record landlord income as Section 24 cuts bite
Property income declared by unincorporated landlords has climbed to a record £55.5 billion in 2023–24, according to new HMRC figures. While headline numbers suggest healthy…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Angela Rayner quits as housing secretary after Stamp Duty row
Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister, Housing Secretary, and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party after being found to have underpaid Stamp Duty…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
House prices edge higher for third month as landlords await Budget clarity
UK house prices rose for the third consecutive month in August, with Halifax reporting a 0.3% increase that pushed the average home to £299,331. Prices…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Taxpayer-backed rented homes now outpace hotels for asylum seeker housing
Nearly twice as many asylum seekers are now being housed in taxpayer-funded rented homes than in hotels, fuelling a national debate about housing priorities. For…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Angela Rayner admits stamp duty underpayment on second home purchase
Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, has admitted underpaying Stamp Duty on an £800,000 seaside flat in Hove, East Sussex. The error…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Landlords face fresh £885 rental income tax burden under Labour plans
Landlords could soon face a new average tax bill of £885 per property if Labour presses ahead with plans to apply National Insurance contributions to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Proposed seller property tax could hit London homeowners hardest
Landlords and property investors have been warned that the government’s proposed replacement of Stamp Duty with a seller-paid property tax would unfairly target London. Analysis…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Landlords face 12-month countdown to new digital tax rules with heavy fines for late filing
Landlords earning over £50,000 a year have just 12 months before a major tax reporting overhaul comes into force. From April 2026, quarterly digital tax…
