Freeze on housing benefit rates will hit vulnerable tenants, landlords warn
Whilst the Budget spoke about protecting vulnerable people, it failed to confirm what we now know – that housing benefit rates will be frozen as of next year
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Rents ease amidst policy concerns
Policy measures for rent controls could deter landlords from investing in the private rented sector
Property industry reacts to the Autumn Budget 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just concluded delivering her Autumn statement highlighting tax hikes for both working individuals and British businesses
EYE NEWSFLASH: Stamp duty increases from tomorrow on second homes
Bad news for buy-to-let landlords as the cost of buying additional properties to rise sharply
Rachel Reeves leaves capital gains tax on property untouched
Capital gains tax increases to 18% on lower rate and 24% on higher rate, but the levy on residential properties remains the same.
Ambitious agency expands after completing yet another acquisition
Independent agency completes sixth purchase in two-and-a-half years
The 15 things estate agents can learn from Donald Trump
Whatever you might think about Donald Trump, there are areas that estate agents my be able to learn from his unique communication style
Letting agent sentenced for helping gang hide drugs in empty flats
The properties were used to conceal large quantities of cocaine and drug-related equipment
Majority of BTL landlords delay property purchases over tax concerns
Potential tax and regulatory reforms are a cause for concern among buy-to-let landlords
House prices look set to rise as mortgage approvals hit two-year high
There is a clear trend in the latest data that shows buyers are increasing the size of their loan