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Derelict site now 27 new apartments for social rent in Bristol
SNG (Sovereign Network Group) has opened a new wholly social rent apartment complex in Bristol. The ...
Major regeneration investment to accelerate 8,000 new homes in Newham and Southwark
Communities in the London boroughs of Newham and Southwark are to benefit from the acceleration of thousands ...
Inflation set to fall – but interest rates should hold steady
The Office for Budget Responsibility says inflation is likely to fall to 2% in the second ...
‘Agents do not need degrees’ – safeagent comments
Safeagent, the UK’s largest not-for-profit accreditation scheme for lettings and management agents, has come out in support ...
Response to the changes announced by The Department for Levelling Up
In response to the changes announced by The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities regarding changes ...
iHowz at the National Landlord Investment Show – March 2024
Whilst waiting for the main debate to start at the National Landlord Investment Show at Olympia, I ...
Three investment trust ideas for an ISA
Three investment trust ideas for an ISA · With the end of the tax year fast approaching, ...
ISAs: Should you opt for cash or stocks and shares this year?
Bank of England figures show the average Cash ISA rate over the last year has offered 2.71%, ...
Green Light Given For First Phase of Coventry City Centre Regeneration
The development company behind the landmark regeneration of Coventry’s city centre, Shearer Property Regen Ltd (SPRL), a ...
Triumphant Return To Olympia For Landlord Investment Show
We are thrilled to report that the first Landlord Investment Show of 2024 in London on March ...
How will the property market be impacted by the Spring Budget?
Comment from Leaders Romans Group (LRG) A drop in the rate of inflation The most significant help ...
UK Budget: Which announcements will impact property investors?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gave what will likely be his last Budget Statement before the next General Election. ...
Investment
Derelict site now 27 new apartments for social rent in Bristol
SNG (Sovereign Network Group) has opened a new wholly social rent apartment complex in Bristol. The ...
Green Light Given For First Phase of Coventry City Centre Regeneration
The development company behind the landmark regeneration of Coventry’s city centre, Shearer Property Regen Ltd (SPRL), a ...
How will the property market be impacted by the Spring Budget?
Comment from Leaders Romans Group (LRG) A drop in the rate of inflation The most significant help ...
Chancellor plans tax raid on landlords – report
According to a report in The Sunday Times, the upcoming Budget is expected to include a £300 ...
What is happening to rents?
Lettings agency Hamptons believe that rents have peaked. Their latest data reveals some interesting trends in the rental ...
Landlord loses appeal in tax avoidance case
A case involving Michael and Bridget Brown, who attempted to avoid Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) by ...
Gove announces clamp down on short lets/Airbnb
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has announced plans that outlines significant changes to regulations surrounding short-term lets in ...
Property professionals view Budget as opportunity to boost new build and FTB markets
A webinar poll undertaken by Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS), one of the leading suppliers of property risk ...
Tax
First-Time Buyers | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) & SDLT Relief Results
HMRC has released a report highlighting the effect of stamp duty relief for first-time buyers (FTBs) following ...
Tax Changes from April 2023: What Landlords Need to Know
Over the last couple of years, the Government has made several changes to how income and profits ...
Tax-Year Ready: What do Homeowners & Property Investors Need to Know About the 2023/24 Tax Year?
With the current tax year due to end on the 5th of April 2023, many homeowners and ...
Making Tax Digital for Landlords
Are you a landlord? Do you have rental income of over £10,000 per annum? Not a fan ...
Paying Tax on Your Foreign Property Investments
Investing in property overseas is very tempting. Throughout Europe and further afield, there are bargains to be ...
Indirect Property Investment Products and Taxation
You may be aware that investing in property isn’t always about buying bricks and mortar. There are ...
Renting Out a Room in Your Home – The Tax Implications
Many of us will find ourselves in a situation where we would like to make a little ...
A Guide to Common Taxes on Investment Property
There are taxes payable when you buy a property, taxes on your income when you rent a ...
Finance
Inflation set to fall – but interest rates should hold steady
The Office for Budget Responsibility says inflation is likely to fall to 2% in the second ...
Three investment trust ideas for an ISA
Three investment trust ideas for an ISA · With the end of the tax year fast approaching, ...
ISAs: Should you opt for cash or stocks and shares this year?
Bank of England figures show the average Cash ISA rate over the last year has offered 2.71%, ...
How will the property market be impacted by the Spring Budget?
Comment from Leaders Romans Group (LRG) A drop in the rate of inflation The most significant help ...
UK Budget: Which announcements will impact property investors?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gave what will likely be his last Budget Statement before the next General Election. ...
Bank of England: January bounce – but not for NS&I
Savings We paid £6.8 billion into banks and building societies in January. We paid in £7.2 billion ...
Household Costs Indices for UK household groups
The Office for National Statistics’ recent publication provides insights into the inflation rates experienced by different types of households ...
Taylor Wimpey – tough year, but on solid foundations heading into 2024
Taylor Wimpey’s full-year revenue fell 20.5% to £3.5bn Operating profit almost halved to £470.2mn Net cash came ...