National Housing Federation submit budget review
This is a summary of the Autumn Budget and Spending Review Submission 2024 (12 September 2024) submitted ...
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RICS UK Residential Survey for August 2024
The RICS UK Residential Survey for August 2024 signals a more optimistic outlook for the UK housing ...
The Renters’ Rights Bill published
The Renters’ Rights Bill was published today (11/9/24) and introduces a series of reforms designed to increase ...
Councils call on Government to “save council homes”
Over 100 council landlords from across England, led by Southwark Council, have called on the new government ...
Halifax Price Index released
The Halifax Price Index for August has been released, it can be seen here and in summary: ...
8 things we want for savers and investors from the Budget and 3 we definitely don’t.
8 things we want to see Urgent clarity on the tax-free lump sums people can take from ...
Greater collaboration can maximise value tech delivers for the property industry
Jatin Ondhia, Co-Founder and CEO, Shojin Throughout the 21st Century, almost every industry has given birth to ...
Market report: No September spark for FTSE 100, Rightmove surges on reports of potential sale
FTSE 100 opens flat, as China’s economic problems loom large. Australia’s REA Group considers a takeover offer ...
Conveybuddy Launches Revolutionary Conveyancing Broker Portal
Conveybuddy has unveiled its groundbreaking new conveyancing portal, featuring market-leading technology designed to deliver significant cost savings ...
Market Report: FTSE 100 approaches all-time high, US traders gear up for inflation data
FTSE 100 closes in on all-time high Potential delay for new banking regulation US Markets shrug off ...
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act Q&As
What is in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024? Essentially, all of the much talked ...
Market Report: UK markets open higher, profit taking in the US as investors await NVIDIA results
FTSE 100 opens higher Bunzl banks on acquisitions, new buyback BHP doubles down on copper US markets ...
Investment
Rare opportunity has arisen to purchase The Retreat
A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase The Retreat, a historic 19th-century former convent located in Princethorpe, ...
LHV Bank funds £3.6m commercial investment loan
LHV Bank has completed a £3.6 million commercial investment loan to help the client refinance an existing ...
RICS UK Residential Survey July 2024
The RICS UK Residential Property Survey for July 2024 reports a mixed but slightly improved picture for ...
A great town for investment
Overview: Chertsey, a historic town in Surrey, is set for significant revitalization led by residential sector development ...
Nearly Half of Landlords Plan to Invest in Property in the Next Year, Survey Reveals
A recent survey by specialist lender Landbay shows a significant rise in landlord confidence, with nearly half ...
London’s City Plan 2040
The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has responded to the City of London Corporation’s City Plan ...
The transatlantic divide – why Brits invest less than Americans
The Labour party says it wants to see more Brits investing in stocks and shares. The number ...
Rightmove price data showing an 0.8 % uptick
Commenting on Rightmove price data showing an 0.8 % uptick in May, Daniel Austin, CEO at ASK ...
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
Halifax Price Index released
The Halifax Price Index for August has been released, it can be seen here and in summary: ...
8 things we want for savers and investors from the Budget and 3 we definitely don’t.
8 things we want to see Urgent clarity on the tax-free lump sums people can take from ...
Market report: No September spark for FTSE 100, Rightmove surges on reports of potential sale
FTSE 100 opens flat, as China’s economic problems loom large. Australia’s REA Group considers a takeover offer ...
Market Report: FTSE 100 approaches all-time high, US traders gear up for inflation data
FTSE 100 closes in on all-time high Potential delay for new banking regulation US Markets shrug off ...
Market Report: UK markets open higher, profit taking in the US as investors await NVIDIA results
FTSE 100 opens higher Bunzl banks on acquisitions, new buyback BHP doubles down on copper US markets ...
Energy prices to rise soon
Starting in October 2024, UK households will see an increase of £12 per month in their gas ...
UK inflation rate rises – will it affect interest rates?
The recent rise in the UK inflation rate to 2.2% could impact the timing and likelihood of ...
FTSE 100 opens higher following gains in Asia
Concerns about a US recession ease off. All eyes on US consumer price data due out on ...
