by peter littlewood | Aug 6, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
The UK Government is considering aligning capital gains tax (CGT) rates with income tax rates to address a £22 billion fiscal deficit, potentially increasing CGT rates up to 45%. This move could increase the average landlord’s tax bill by £11,000 and trigger a...
by peter littlewood | Aug 6, 2024 | Green issues
The Telegraph has published an article entitled ‘‘The mad rush for solar needs to stop’: how Miliband threatens to ruin the rural idyll’ It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary), and says that residents on the Cambridgeshire-Suffolk border are...
by peter littlewood | Aug 6, 2024 | Industry News
Rightmove and OpenRent Contract Termination Key Points: Termination Date: Rightmove's contract with OpenRent will terminate on September 1. Reason for Termination: Conditions for OpenRent's ongoing membership with Rightmove could not be agreed upon. Impact on...
by peter littlewood | Aug 5, 2024 | News, Tax & Other Financial
Research by Quilter suggests that landlords could face significant increases in capital gains tax (CGT) if Chancellor Rachel Reeves adjusts CGT rates to match income tax rates in her upcoming Budget on October 30th. This move is considered as a measure to address a...
by peter littlewood | Aug 5, 2024 | Industry News, News
The Telegraph has published an article entitled 'Labour plots fresh war on landlords'. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary), and in summary says: Hardship Tests for Tenant Evictions The new Labour government is set to introduce 'hardship tests' to make...