by peter littlewood | Oct 21, 2024 | Open News
Landlords are grappling with a challenging mix of new legislation and rising costs, according to a report from Simply Business. The survey, which included nearly 2,000 landlords, highlights significant concerns about the future of the buy-to-let market. A notable 71%...
by peter littlewood | Oct 21, 2024 | Open News
Pembrokeshire Council’s recent decision to reduce the council tax premium on second homes from 200% to 150% marks a significant shift, particularly in a region popular for holiday lettings. This comes just six months after the higher 200% rate was introduced and...
by peter littlewood | Oct 20, 2024 | Open News
The BBC has run an article on the problem of empty homes, claiming ‘If all empty homes were brought back into use, the housing crisis would be solved at a stroke and, arguably, the government would not have to build 1.5m new homes.’ The article can be read...
by peter littlewood | Oct 18, 2024 | Open News
Landlord Knowledge are running an article claiming that the anticipated Capital Gains Tax (CGT) increase will not apply to buy-to-let properties. It can be seen here, and goes on to say that the decision helps prevent a feared mass sell-off of rental properties, which...
by peter littlewood | Oct 16, 2024 | Open News
The Government has announced that ‘Thousands of new homes to be built as part of the government’s plans to get the country building again.’ The announcement can be seen here, where the UK government has announced a significant funding boost aimed at...
