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Updated: Spring Statement preview – is Rishi listening?
The Spring Statement will be made on the backdrop of war in Europe, rampant inflation and an energy and cost of living crisis. Will property's cries for help be heard above the rest? As the BPF and Propertymark say, we can but hope.
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Landlords vent their fury over government’s ‘punishing’ tax policies
Poll by lender the Nationwide reveals widespread displeasure among landlords over the withdrawal of mortgage interest tax relief.
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Industry warns government that many landlords cannot afford EPC upgrades
Propertymark comments follow report by lender TMW that discovered half of landlords it polled are set to sell up rather than pay EPC costs.
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Budget nearly included 1% Stamp Duty hike for landlords, OBR docs reveal
Briefing document released by the Office for Budget Responsibility reveal its officials helped game-play increasing the 'second home' Stamp Duty to 4%.
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23% more landlords move to Ltd company status as tax increases bite
Official data reveals surge in applications by landlords to incorporate their businesses as mortgage interest relief tapers off.
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Why are so many estate agency firms selling up? Here’s one expert’s view
Consultant who has advised on several of the more recent corporate mergers and acquisitions spills the beans.
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Crime
Face up to it
Money laundering using property transactions may be an age-old problem, but 2021 will present new threats and changes for agents on the frontline, says Lisa Isaacs.
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Scotland’s heavy regulation of rental market is ‘hitting landlords hard’ claims agent
As the English and Welsh governments prepare for heavier regulation of their rental markets, is Scotland the shape of things to come south of the border?
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Letting or selling a property? You’ll soon have to reveal its pollution levels
The air that your buyers or tenants breathe will soon be measured and listed within property details.
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Landlords, tenants, rookie agents… worries and truths
Lettings is not just about winning an instruction. Nor is it just about finding tenant. There is much more to it than that – and Frances Burkinshaw is worried.
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