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
CGT Rises as Property Sales Grow
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
Experts React to House Price Fall
Nikka Sulton
The UK housing market has recorded another modest decline in property values, with Halifax reporting that average house prices fell for the second consecutive month in May. While
Council Warns of Reliance on Fines
Nikka Sulton
A local authority has raised concerns that ongoing enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Act may need to be partly funded through fines and prosecutions issued against landlords found
Demand Rises Landlord Confidence Falls
Nikka Sulton
Despite strong tenant demand across much of the UK, the private rented sector continues to face mounting pressure as more landlords exit the market than enter it, according
Green Party to Scrap Landlord Ban
Nikka Sulton
The Green Party is reportedly preparing to step back from its previously announced plans to effectively end private landlordism, a policy that attracted widespread criticism when it was
Government Stands by EPC C Rules
Nikka Sulton
The government has defended its proposed EPC C requirements for privately rented homes, insisting that the costs and compliance obligations placed on landlords are “fair and proportionate” as
Reeves Pressured on Rent Controls
Nikka Sulton
Trade unions and tenant advocacy groups are calling on the government to introduce rent controls following the latest rise in UK rental prices, adding further pressure on Chancellor
House Prices Fall Again Says Halifax
Nikka Sulton
The UK housing market experienced another slight setback in May, with Halifax reporting a second consecutive monthly decline in house prices. Although the decrease was relatively modest, it
Landlords Confront Fresh Tax Proposal
Nikka Sulton
Landlords across the UK are facing yet another potential financial challenge as a proposal to extend National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to rental income has resurfaced. The suggestion comes