A group of MPs from across different political parties has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to review the future of Stamp Duty, arguing that the tax is placing
MPs Call for End to Stamp Duty
UK Housing Backlog Stretches to 119 Years
Nikka Sulton
More than 1.3 million households are currently on waiting lists for social housing in England, while only 12,198 new social homes were completed last year by councils, housing
UK Buyers Hit by Lower Bank Valuations
Nikka Sulton
A growing number of UK homebuyers are finding themselves caught out after agreeing a purchase price, only to discover that their lender values the property at a lower
FCA Proposes Mortgage Rule Shake-Up
Nikka Sulton
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out proposed reforms to mortgage lending rules aimed at making it easier for a wider range of people to access borrowing,
Two-Year Fixed Rates Fall Sharply
Nikka Sulton
The UK mortgage market has seen a notable rise in product availability, with the number of deals moving back above 7,000 for the first time in three months.
Renters’ Rights Timetable Confirmed
Nikka Sulton
The government has provided further details on the next stages of the Renters’ Rights Act, outlining a broad timetable for several key reforms that will be introduced over
Guaranteed Rent Schemes Explained (UK Landlord Guide)
James Nicholson
TL;DR. A guaranteed rent scheme is where a company — or a local council — pays you a fixed rent every month for a set term (typically 3
Is There VAT on Rental Income? UK Landlord Guide (2026)
James Nicholson
TL;DR. No — rent from an ordinary residential buy-to-let is an exempt supply for VAT. You do not charge VAT on the rent, and you cannot reclaim VAT
CGT Rises as Property Sales Grow
Nikka Sulton
Government income from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has risen sharply, according to the latest data from HM Revenue and Customs. For the 2025/26 tax year, CGT receipts reached
June Sees Surge in Mortgage Deals
Nikka Sulton
The UK mortgage market has shown further signs of recovery in early June, with borrowers now having access to a noticeably wider range of deals compared with the