Chaotic Budget Sparks Wave of Tax Rises

Confusion has overshadowed the announcement of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ second Budget. Instead of the usual controlled rollout, the process was thrown off course when the Office for Budget

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North–South Investment Gap Widens

Zoopla has released new data showing which parts of Britain currently offer the best value for homebuyers. The portal compared local earnings with average house prices and found

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Which Property Taxes Could Appear in the Budget?

There has been a steady stream of speculation in recent weeks about possible property-related tax changes the Chancellor may introduce. After all the rumoured proposals, it now appears

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Buy-to-Let Rates Cut by Major Lender

The Mortgage Works has announced immediate reductions on selected buy-to-let mortgage products, with rate cuts of up to 0.20 percentage points. The changes apply to both new purchases

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Inheritance Tax Hits £5.2bn

Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts have reached £5.2 billion in the first seven months of the 2025/26 tax year, £200 million higher than the same period last year, according

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Eviction Notices Spike Ahead of New Rules

Here’s a fully paraphrased version in clear British English: Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in over two years, with landlord instructions to issue eviction notices rising

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Renters’ Rights Act Raises Tribunal Concerns

The government is facing questions over its understanding of how the Renters’ Rights Act could impact the tribunal responsible for hearing rent appeal cases. Leading property lawyer David

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Landlords Get New Pet Request Rules

The government has published new guidance explaining how landlords should deal with tenants who ask for permission to keep a pet. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, tenants are

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Housing Crisis to Deepen Under Trump

Would you like to pay $2 million for a run-down property? Welcome to the current state of the US housing market. In many areas with strong job opportunities,

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Barclays Cuts Mortgage Rates

Barclays has reduced its mortgage rates, offering some of the most attractive deals for buyers with a 40% deposit on a five-year fixed term. The lender’s rate for

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