Tag: Capital Gains Tax

Landlord confidence rises amidst Renters’ Rights Bill concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2025, 2 years ago | 5

There has been a rise in landlord optimism, despite the introduction of higher Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and the potential...

Property auctioneers fear stamp duty hike will squeeze PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Auctioneers believe that last week’s Budget move to increase the higher rate for Additional Dwellings from 3% to 5% will...

Most landlords not deterred from investing after SDLT rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

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

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

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Landlords hit by stamp duty surcharge increase to 5% in Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2024, 2 years ago | 45

In a move that could severely damage the private rented sector (PRS), the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Budget...

Landlords fear tax hikes and Section 21 reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

UK landlords are growing increasingly anxious about potential tax hikes and regulatory changes, particularly the looming threat of Section 21...

UK property market poised for growth despite Budget uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Property investors can expect a brighter outlook for the market in the coming year – despite the looming uncertainty of...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

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

Labour Budget: Effect on property

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Curious about how the October Budget could impact your property investments? In this episode of Property Answers with Ranjan Bhattacharya...

Is it legal to drive to Edinburgh?

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

This might seem like a strange question to ask on a forum for landlords, but there’s a good reason I’m...

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 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...

Tax Hike ALERT: October Budget Insights

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Avoid these property tax traps in the October budget and safeguard your investments! As tax hikes loom, it’s crucial for...

Rent and mortgage costs surge as landlords brace for potential tax hike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rent and mortgage costs have surged after hitting a 17-month low, according to a new report. Barclays Property Insight report...

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...

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...

Will Labour Scrap Incorporation Relief for Landlords along with Increasing CGT to trap landlords into the business of letting?

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

With Labour now in power, landlords across the UK are bracing for potential changes in the next budget. Among the...

Tenant demand skyrockets as house prices rise after decline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Tenant demand continues to soar as house prices rise for the first time in two years, according to the latest...

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...

Tenant demand soars – but the north-south divide widens

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 3

There has been a significant increase in tenant demand for rental homes in England which has climbed by 3.3% since...

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...