Capital Gains Tax Archives

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Capital gains tax receipts hit a record high as landlords exit

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 1

A record-breaking £16.9 billion in capital gains tax (CGT) revenue was claimed by HMRC in January, according to The Office...

2025 CGT Rules for Buy-to-Let – What Landlords Need to Know

Author: Mark Alexander

15th September 2025, 7 months ago | 3

Thinking of selling a rental property this year? The headline price is not the number that matters. What counts is...

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How do I calculate the CGT computation on this one?

Author: Readers Question

17th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Hi folks, Any help with this situation would be greatly appreciated! With the long-term tenant now gone, I’ve decided to...

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Buying 5-bed HMO for son in University?

Author: Readers Question

11th February 2025, 1 year ago | 31

My son is heading to University in September and we’re looking at helping him buy a HMO in his own...

Property expert discussing landlord sentiment after stamp duty increase

Most landlords not deterred from investing after SDLT rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 1 year ago | 10

While the looming threat of a capital gains tax (CGT) hike had landlords worried in the lead-up to last week’s...

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No change to CGT, but four landlords say: we’re out!

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

1st November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

It’s been tense week this week as landlords waited patiently for Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget. As the countdown began to...

Frustrated letting agent overwhelmed by HMRC tax paperwork as landlords leave the market

Why Letting Agents Must Act Now: Protecting Businesses Amid the Landlord Exodus

Author: Mark Alexander

29th October 2024, 1 year ago | 3

The UK’s private rented sector is facing an unprecedented crisis, and letting agents are feeling the impact more than ever....

Pre-Budget reaction: Industry leaders call for reversal of Section 24 and support for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2024, 1 year ago | 1

With the Budget only a day away, many industry leaders are calling on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to support landlords....

Finance expert warns Budget tax raid could drive landlords from the private rented sector

Landlord exodus will follow Budget tax raid

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2024, 1 year ago | 7

A Budget tax raid on landlords will see an exodus of investors from the private rented sector (PRS), one expert...

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Escape Government attacks and Red Tape: Landlords must act now!

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

18th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

This week the Telegraph hit the nail on the head when they reported that Landlord profits had collapsed in the...

Chancellor rules out capital gains tax rise on buy-to-let properties, symbolized by scales and money.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves rules out CGT hike for buy-to-let properties in Budget?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Chancellor Rachel Reeves WILL NOT change the rate of capital gains tax on the sale of buy-to-let properties in the...

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Government urged to deliver Budget tax relief for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Organisations representing landlords and agents have issued a plea to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves for urgent tax breaks to help...

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Capital Gains Tax – Inflation, the real problem ignored by Government?

Author: Readers Question

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 25

Capital Gains Tax – Inflation, the real problem ignored by Government The government chooses to ignore the impact of inflation...

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves eyes capital gains tax hike to 39%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hike capital gains tax to a whopping 39%, according to The Guardian. The newspaper reports the...

Hands holding paper house labeled “Not For Sale” beside a “To Let” sign, symbolizing landlords retaining rental properties.

Lomond: Renters’ Rights Bill not driving mass landlord exodus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The Renters’ Rights Bill IS NOT causing a mass landlord exodus, claims network of lettings and sales agents. According to...

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Property118 incorporation models – Rebuttal of Tax Avoidance Allegations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th October 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Property118 categorically rejects the DOTAS characterisation of our tax planning structures, specifically the Substantial Incorporation Structure (SIS) and Capital Account...

Landlords face £15,000 Capital Gains Tax hike under Labour

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Rumoured changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the upcoming Autumn Budget could see the average landlord being hit by...

Landlords are leaving the PRS as tax hikes and reforms loom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is facing a potential storm as landlords reassess their portfolios in response to anticipated...