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Broken Manifesto promises...
The 2015 Conservative manifesto included the following pledge: “We will commit to no increases in VAT, National Insurance contributions or Income Tax”. To see a copy click here
Not everyone read...
Has the National Audit Office surrendered its independence to...
The National Audit Office issued a report on housing in England on 19 January 2017.
Its head was quoted in the press release:
“The need for housing in England has in recent years grown faster than...
Why Ireland Is Reversing Finance Cost Restrictions For Landlords...
In 2009 the Irish government disallowed 25% of the interest cost in calculating a landlord’s taxable profit. This was retroactive because it applied to properties that were already owned, not just...
The Irish Experience – an apology...
We at Property118 have often pointed out that the Irish government disallowed finance costs between April 1998 and December 2001, and the average rent rose by almost 50% from 600 Euros to almost 900 Euros.
Appalled Landlord sends open letter to MP...
Thank you for your letter confirming that your previous letter was to advise me of the Labour Party’s position. In that earlier letter you wrote that the measure has support from the housing charity...