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The Chancellor has abolished multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax. Relief from SDLT for multiple dwellings in England and Northern Ireland...
12 March 2024
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Tax was a critical part of the Tory leadership debate, with both Truss and Sunak taking the view that tax decreases...
09 September 2022
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It's been another busy year for those with a stake in the UK property market, with commercial to residential transformations, Build...
22 December 2021
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London remains one of the most desirable locations to live in the world, despite its ranking as the sixth most expensive...
29 October 2021
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A recent survey has revealed that only one in eight (13%) people in the UK admit that they seriously considered the...
20 October 2021
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Interest from China in the UK property is bouncing back, according to experts on the Chinese buying market in Britain. Domenica Di...
24 September 2021
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Recent reports that over half of all London homes on the market last year were downvalued by lenders was somewhat concerning...
20 September 2021
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This week, Property Investor Today looks at the exciting investment opportunities at the most anticipated auctions this month, and hears from...
16 July 2021
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We know that UK property has long been a safe haven for international investors, with the market’s robust performance throughout the...
28 April 2021
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The government has not been quiet in targeting landlords and the rental sector. The changes to mortgage interest restrictions for individuals...
19 February 2021
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To no-one’s surprise, there haven’t been petitions or concerted pressure from the public, MPs and trade bodies regarding the introduction of...
10 February 2021
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It goes without saying that 2020 was an incredibly eventful year for us all. The Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns meant...
29 January 2021
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Following one of the most disruptive and challenging years in living memory, I have no doubt that many of those in...
22 January 2021
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With 2020 wrapped up and many anticipating the year ahead, Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, provides commentary...
04 January 2021
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It wouldn't be the start of a new year without predictions for the 12 months to come. And the forecasts from...
04 January 2021
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With 2021 nearly upon us, it’s time to look forward to what the next 12 months could bring from a property...
23 December 2020
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A third of the UK’s largest cities are experiencing a property boom, according to research from leading letting firm Apropos. It looked...
18 November 2020
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Last week, Build to Rent (BTR) trade body UKAA and design and consultancy firm Arcadis hosted a Zoom webinar focused on...
07 October 2020
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Although the last six months have undoubtedly been difficult for many property investors and landlords for others this has been a...
28 September 2020
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Since the UK began to emerge from lockdown, the property market has reacted positively, with recent reports confirming a ‘mini boom’...
04 September 2020
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There has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK. The pressures that the last six months...
28 August 2020
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Accountancy firm MJ Bushell says now is the perfect time for landlords and investors to consider property incorporation. Property tax specialists at...
03 August 2020
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A leading property market commentator suggests that an urgent review of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Land and Buildings Transaction...
29 June 2020
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Now is not the time for property investors to be making costly mistakes when it comes to stamp duty returns, according...
12 June 2020
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Patrick Cannon, one of the UK’s leading tax barristers, explains why some property investors may be overpaying stamp duty charges. Buying a...
29 May 2020
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The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a huge impact on all our lives, with all schools now closed (other than for...
25 March 2020
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The Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed in his first Budget plans to introduce a 2% stamp duty surcharge on non-UK tax residents. While...
13 March 2020
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), one of the biggest and most influential trade bodies in the UK, has called...
21 February 2020
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In this Q&A, Property Investor Today catches up with Charlie Baxter, managing director and co-founder of award-winning development manager Alchemi Group, to find out...
03 February 2020
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Welcome back to Women in Property Investment (or WIPI), where we focus on inspiring women who are making their mark in...
17 January 2020
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With the Conservative Party winning a big majority in last week's general election, it will be expected to honour its manifesto pledge...
16 December 2019
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Timing is critical for international transactions in the current London property market. Currency brokers probably haven’t been as busy for a...
09 December 2019
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The Conservative Party has unveiled plans for a 3% stamp duty surcharge for non-UK tax residents who are purchasing property, which...
25 November 2019
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Last month Property Investor Today attended AEW UK’S economic briefing on senior living to find out whether this could be the...
01 November 2019
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Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely...
08 October 2019
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You can earn good money from buy-to-let property. Over the last few decades, people have been investing in property to supplement...
26 July 2019
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The top investment opportunities for landlords have been revealed in a new analysis of the buy-to-let (BTL) market. Despite the string of...
14 November 2018
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Theresa May kicked off the Conservative Party conference – which is taking place in Birmingham this week – by outlining plans...
03 October 2018
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The UK property market is becoming stagnant as people who wish to move homes are being hindered by Stamp Duty Land...
15 November 2017
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The number of investors using gifted deposits, a sum of money that is given by a family member forming all or...
17 August 2017
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The decline in property prices at the upper end of London’s housing market has led to a sharp rise in home...
18 July 2017
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A new ‘questions and answers’ resource designed to make it easier for those investing in property to understand their Stamp Duty...
13 June 2017
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The government’s decision to introduce stamp duty land tax (SDLT) reforms 12 months ago has had an adverse impact on the...
08 June 2017
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Sales of homes at the top end of the housing market have collapsed over the past 12 months or so, especially...
18 May 2017
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Richard Barber, director at Prime Central London estate agency W.A.Ellis, part of the JLL Group, offers his thoughts on what property market...
03 January 2017
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Jake Russell, director at Russell Simpson, offers his thoughts on what property market trends we can expect over the coming year. Much...
29 December 2016
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Trevor Abrahmsohn, director at Glentree Estates offers his thoughts on what property market trends we can expect over the coming year. 2016 has...
29 December 2016
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A number of property investors, including buy-to-let landlords and property developers, are still unaware that they are liable to pay the...
02 December 2016
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A strong showing from private investors helped Allsop raise £61.1m at their November residential property auction, held at the Cumberland Hotel...
09 November 2016
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The chancellor Phillip Hammond should use his upcoming Autumn Statement to raise the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold to £250,000...
31 October 2016
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The UK commercial property market could see an exceptionally high amount of activity in the coming weeks as investors flood to...