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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…
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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…
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Landlords face potential £15k capital gains tax hike under Labour’s proposed reforms
Landlords could be hit with a significant increase in capital gains tax (CGT) under changes expected in the upcoming Autumn Budget. According to research by…
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Landlords urged to act quickly as potential capital gains tax rise looms
With the Autumn Budget set for 30th October, speculation is growing about a potential increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Landlords still looking to exit…
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Tories pledge to scrap Capital Gains Tax for landlords selling to tenants
The Conservative Party has announced plans to eliminate Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for landlords who sell properties to their sitting tenants. This initiative aims to…
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Landlords to Reap Capital Gains Tax Cut, Yet Still Face Hefty Exit Fees
Starting from 6th April 2024, landlords contemplating selling their properties will encounter a slight reduction in capital gains tax, offering some financial reprieve. Zero Deposit’s…
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Government Encourages Landlords to Exit Market with CGT Reduction
The Government has signalled a clear intent for private landlords to sell off their properties and exit the housing market, according to insights from Jeremy…
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Chancellor’s Spring Budget Announced: Mixed Reactions from Property Sector
The Chancellor has unveiled the Spring Budget, introducing several measures including a fuel duty freeze, funding for new homes in Barking Riverside and Canary Wharf,…
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New Record in UK Capital Gains Tax Receipts Shows an Evolving Trend
In a revealing trend, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts in the United Kingdom have reached a record £16.7 billion in the 2021/22 tax year, reflecting…
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Landlords Urged to File Capital Gains Tax Returns on Property Disposals to Avoid Hefty Penalties
Buy-to-let landlords across the UK are on notice that failure to personally file a capital gains tax return within 60 days of property disposal could…
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Buy-to-Let Landlords Fuel Surge in Capital Gains Tax Receipts
Newly released data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) indicates that Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts have soared as buy-to-let landlords unload property holdings due…
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CGT reporting problem leads to overpayments
Landlords who have disposed of property last tax year and have sold, or intend to sell another this year, have been warned of a tax…
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Tax policy document targets holiday lets
It looks as if landlords with holiday lets will have to pay more in rates/council tax. This has emerged from the Governments Tax policies and…
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Pre-Budget call for ‘smarter’ taxes
Proposals to increase Capital Gains Tax would freeze the rental housing market making it less responsive to tenant demand, the National Residential Landlords Association has warned ahead of…
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Johnson’s speech sparks mixed reaction from PRS
Now is the time to take forward a ‘key’ manifesto promise to allow young first time buyers the opportunity to take out long-term fixed rate…
