Tag: stamp duty reform

Landlords could face annual property tax under Burnham

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2026, 1 day ago | 22

Landlords could become liable for an annual property tax under proposals that would replace council tax and stamp duty with...

Property tax hurdle still blocks first-time buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Stabilising house prices and falling mortgage rates are beginning to restore confidence among aspiring homeowners, but property tax remains a...

Housing market sees first drop in new sales in two years amid Budget uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2025, 10 months ago | 1

The housing market has recorded its first annual fall in new sales in two years, as house price growth slows...

Rumours of reforming stamp duty heat up before Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd September 2025, 11 months ago | 2

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may spread stamp duty payments across several years rather than in one lump sum, according to media...

Proposed seller property tax targets London’s homeowners

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Labour’s proposal to replace Stamp Duty Land Tax with a new property tax on home sellers could unfairly burden London...

Property market slows as overpriced homes linger – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The UK’s housing market is witnessing a period of slowing growth, with average house prices rising by 1.3% compared to...

Stamp Duty Scandal: Government Hikes Tax on Small Landlords While Corporate Giants Get a Free Pass!

Author: Mark Alexander

30th October 2024, 2 years ago | 10

As the government raises the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge for small landlords to a staggering 5%, the system...

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....

Chancellor urged to consider stamp duty reforms amid EPC costs for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Lenders and mortgage brokers are urging the Chancellor to “carefully consider” landlords in light of upcoming EPC regulations. In a...

Rightmove urges politicians to focus on housing affordability and EPC initiatives

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th June 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Rightmove has outlined a series of urgent priorities it wants to see from the incoming government, including sustainable housing policies...

Rightmove demands government action on landlord incentives and stamp duty reform

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st March 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Rightmove is calling for a range of policy measures to be introduced ahead of the Spring Budget. The website says...