Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
House price growth slows to 1.3% as stamp duty rise hits southern buyers
House price growth across the UK has slowed sharply to just 1.3% annually, as new stamp duty thresholds bite and more homes flood the market….
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Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
House prices climb again as landlords hold firm despite tax pressures
UK house prices rose by 3.9% in the year to May 2025, pushing the national average to £269,000-£10,000 more than this time last year-according to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
HMRC steps up landlord tax checks as digital rules tighten
UK landlords are being warned to prepare for tighter scrutiny from HMRC following a sharp uptick in enforcement action and new reporting rules set to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Property sales jump 25% as buyers adjust to stamp duty changes
UK residential property transactions bounced back in May 2025, following a subdued April, as landlords and buyers rushed to complete purchases after the government’s stamp…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp duty errors costing landlords thousands in missed SDLT refunds
Thousands of UK landlords, developers and property investors may be owed thousands in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refunds, as new data reveals widespread miscalculations…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp Duty reset triggers record property transaction drop in April
UK residential property transactions fell off a cliff in April 2025, plunging 64% from March and 28% year-on-year, as the return of pre-pandemic Stamp Duty…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp duty deadline sparks record Spring sales, with ongoing momentum
Estate agents across England are facing an unexpectedly active property market following March’s stamp duty deadline, with new figures showing an 89% monthly rise in…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Landlord tax hikes could backfire, experts warn
Landlords across the UK may be in the Chancellor’s crosshairs, with fresh reports suggesting Rachel Reeves is considering targeted tax increases on rental income to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp Duty deadline fuels property buying boom
UK residential property transactions soared to 177,370 in March 2025, more than doubling the number recorded a year earlier, as landlords and buyers raced to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Landlords face digital tax shift as HMRC countdown begins
Landlords earning over £50,000 a year from rental income are being urged to prepare for sweeping tax changes set to come into force from April…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Higher council tax leaves second home demand reeling in Cornwall
Estate agents in some of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations are reporting a sharp decline in demand for second homes, driven by recent council…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp Duty deadline drives record-breaking completions as industry pulls together
The UK property market witnessed an extraordinary end to March, with conveyancers, estate agents, and lenders rallying to complete a month’s worth of transactions in…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp Duty deadline fuels sharp rise in property transactions
UK residential property transactions soared in February 2025, with landlords and investors acting quickly ahead of the incoming Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) changes. The…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
New quarterly tax rules push landlords closer to breaking point, warns Propertymark chief
Landlords across the UK have been dealt another administrative blow following the Government’s Spring Statement, with new rules requiring them to submit tax returns every…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Labour’s housing targets falter as construction output declines post Autumn Budget
The Government’s Spring Statement has unveiled a £625 million construction skills package aimed at training 60,000 new workers to support the delivery of £2 billion…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Landlords warn against wealth tax proposals and call for urgent housing reform
The Spring Statement has sparked renewed debate over the prospect of wealth taxes in the UK, as Labour MPs proposed radical alternatives to public spending…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp Duty changes: What landlords need to know before the deadline
Landlords are urged to act swiftly as significant changes to Stamp Duty come into effect from April 1. The zero-rate threshold for standard residential purchases…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Higher buy-to-let tax hike triggers backlash from landlords
The Scottish Government has approved its 2025-26 Budget, earmarking over £15 billion for local councils and ramping up investment in affordable housing. However, the decision…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp duty hike fails to deter buy-to-let investors as demand remains strong
The UK government’s latest attempt to slow down the buy-to-let market by increasing stamp duty on additional properties has had little impact, with investors continuing…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp duty deadline sparks buyer urgency, agents predict potential market adjustment
Estate agents across England are voicing concerns about a potential market correction following the expiration of current Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief thresholds on…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Buy-to-let mortgage rates creep up post-budget, but landlords still benefit
Buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates have seen a slight increase since the Autumn Budget, driven by higher swap rates and soaring gilt yields. However, UK landlords…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
90% of landlords blame tax and legislation for plans to exit the market
A new report from the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has shed light on the increasing number of landlords planning to exit the private rental sector….
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Land Registry strike threatens delays as Stamp Duty deadline looms
The Land Registry is bracing for disruption as staff vote to strike over mandatory office attendance policies. The industrial action comes at a critical time…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
HMRC urges landlords to embrace Making Tax Digital ahead of 2026 changes
The countdown is on for landlords to adapt to the UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme, with HMRC ramping up its campaign to encourage…
