Rental rises continue through August
New figures from the HomeLet Rental Index suggest that the rental market has remained steady in the face of economic,…
Introduce a Flat Rate of CGT to Create Movement in Property Market, Says Accountant
The Government should introduce a flat rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and remove the exclusion for residential property, to…
North East rents rise over £600pcm
New analysis has revealed that that average rents in the North East have gone above the £600 mark for the…
Annual House Price Growth Slows to 6.9%, Reports Halifax
Annual house price growth slowed to 6.9% in the three months to August, down from 8.4% in July, according to…
A Landlord’s Guide to Tenancy Deposits
Tenancy Deposits Guide for Landlords Buy-to-let landlords have a legal responsibility to protect any deposit that they receive from a…
Manchester Plans to Reintroduce Landlord Licensing Schemes
Manchester City Council is currently conducting a consultation into its plans to reintroduce landlord licensing schemes across the city, after…
Top university cities see property price rises of 27% in three years
Places have been secured. Cheap utensils are being purchased. Worried parents are already counting down the days until reading week.…
A Guide to New Inheritance Tax Rules on Residential Property
The Government has recently provided guidance on its new Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules on UK residential property. The CEO of…
Are accidental landlords causing issues for the PRS?
A concerning new report has suggested that so-called accidental landlords could unknowingly be making serious issues in the private rental…
Property Market Unexpectedly Buoyant in August, Reports Agency Express
The property market was unexpectedly buoyant in August, according to the latest Property Activity Index from Agency Express. The firm…