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John Healey is appointed as the new Chancellor
John Healey will have "sizeable difficulties to contend with" in his new role as the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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Agencies to be targeted by HMRC in tax crackdown
HMRC is given extra cash by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to identify companies which have failed to pay all the tax they owe.
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REACTION: Chancellor drops bombshell budget on agents and landlords
Jeremy Hunt announces in Budget he is scrapping the short-term lets tax regime, and abolishing stamp duty relief on multiple dwellings.
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‘Perfect storm’ set to hit lettings, landlords warn
Ben Beadle of the NRLA says many pressures will force demand for rental homes up even higher in the next few years.
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Thanks Kwasi for everything! Former Chancellor to quit Parliament
Former Chancelllor Kwasi Kwarteng, who was blamed with PM Liz Truss, for mortgage chaos, is to stand down.
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Mini Budget: Government to release land for new build and streamline planning
The Chancellor said 'Investment Zones' with accelerated planning rules will be set up in 38 areas.
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Chancellor proposes slashing VAT rates as 2024 election looms
Any reduction in the duty would be welcomed by estate agents, whose 'inclusive of VAT' charges would look more attractive to prospective clients.
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Sunak’s rumoured Stamp Duty giveaway welcomed by industry
Industry reaction to leaks from government that the Chancellor is set to announce a £1.3bn giveaway to boost the property market.
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Regulation & Law
Stamp Duty hike for overseas buyers of UK property
Formally announced in the Budget, a stamp duty surcharge of 2% of the purchase price of a property for buyers from overseas will take effect next year.
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Housing Market
Jeremy Leaf
Rolling the dice. The Chancellor, George Osborne, is gambling with the property market – says Jeremy Leaf.
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