The average house price in the UK fell at the sharpest pace since early 2021, according to figures from Halifax. Prices fell by 0.4% in October, which was the third decline in four months. The annual rate of growth in house prices fell to 8.3% from 9.8%. Across the UK, the average house price in […]
Autumn Statement: Slashing CGT huge blow to landlords
Capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax levied on the profit you make when you sell an asset that has increased in value. Currently, there is an annual exemption of £12,300, which means that you only have to pay CGT on any profit you make above this amount. However, from next year, the exemption will […]
Autumn Statement: Stamp duty cut will end in 2025
In September, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a cut to stamp duty in the mini-budget. The tax break, which applied to properties worth up to £250,000, was initially introduced as a permanent measure. However, in the Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the stamp duty cut will only remain in place […]
Councils given the flexibility to increase council tax and social rents capped at 7%
Jeremy Hunt announced that English local authorities will be able to increase council tax by 5% annually without a referendum. Following the Autumn Statement, local authorities will be allowed to raise council tax by 3%, and those which also have social care responsibilities can increase it by a further 2% (a total of 5%) without […]
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