By Neil Driver Every time someone announces a sudden rise in property prices, there are an equal number of experts predicting that the bubble will burst.
Government launches Renters Reform Bill
The new Renters Reform Bill (the Bill) outlined in the 2022 Queen’s Speech, is considered to be one of the most significant changes to rental law in a generation.
Foreign property owner register to help crackdown on money laundering
As the war in Ukraine rages, the Government has taken steps to crackdown on foreign criminals attempting to launder money through UK property ownership.
HMRC rakes in more tax due to property price rise
By Neil Driver According to new data, HM Revenue & Customs has seen an increase in the tax it collects from property in the last 12 months due to rising property prices.
Baffled by ever-changing regulations? You are not alone
By Neil Driver According to a new survey, a quarter of Landlords have been left baffled by the ever-changing regulations related to the private rental sector.
Can you unlock new tax savings on property with capital allowances?
By Neil Driver Capital allowances are a really popular way of businesses reducing their annual tax bill and with so many different forms of relief on offer, there has never been a better time to make use of them.
Government is set to close tax loophole for second homeowners
By Neil Driver, Director at Davis Grant The Government has announced its intention to close a tax loophole that could leave second homeowners facing higher bills. Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has confirmed that the Government will introduce new rules next year that will only allow second homeowners to […]
Does 2022 hold further taxation and regulation for the property sector?
During the last decade, the UK property industry has seen an increasing number of tax rules and legal obligations place on investors and landlords, including changes to the wear and tear rules, lettings relief and mortgage interest relief.
UK house prices hit significant record
According to the UK’s largest mortgage lender, Halifax, house prices in the UK hit a significant record during August but the yearly growth pace in property values slowed.