Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
NRLA calls for CGT on real landlord gains before Budget
NRLA calls for CGT on real landlord gains before next month’s Budget, arguing that four-fifths of landlord CGT paid since 2015 reflects inflation.
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Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
HMRC: capital gains tax liabilities hit £24.2bn record
HMRC says capital gains tax liabilities hit a record £24.2 billion in 2024-25 after taxable gains rose to £127.3 billion, sharpening the tax backdrop for landlords weighing disposals and other asset sales.
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HMRC says CGT receipts jumped 77% as landlord exit costs bite
HMRC says Capital Gains Tax receipts reached just under £24.3 billion in 2025-26, up 77 percent on the previous year, as lower allowances and higher rates took a bigger share from property sellers and landlords leaving the sector.
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Labour ministers consider equalising Capital Gains Tax with income tax
Cabinet ministers are examining proposals to equalise Capital Gains Tax with income tax rates, a move that could significantly increase tax bills for landlords selling…
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Landlords pay record £17bn Capital Gains Tax as sales surge
HMRC data reveals landlords and investors paid a record £16.985 billion in Capital Gains Tax in January 2026 – 69 percent higher than the same…
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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…
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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…
