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Abolition of Furnished Holiday Let Regime

Abolition of Furnished Holiday Let Regime

If you own furnished holiday home, you may need to take action before 5 April 2025 due a recent Budget announcement.   Capital gains tax on residential property In the Spring Budget, it was announced that the top capital gains tax rate on the sale of residential...

Proposed Changes to EPC Rules for Landlords in 2028 – Scrapped

Proposed Changes to EPC Rules for Landlords in 2028 – Scrapped

In a recent review of the government’s green policies, Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has decided to scrap the proposed introduction of stricter minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties. The original proposed changes set out that all tenanted properties,...

UK Rental Market Shrinks by 400,000 Properties

UK Rental Market Shrinks by 400,000 Properties

IntroductionSince 2016, the private rental market in the UK has shrunk by around 400,000 homes. In this article, we will look at the reasons for this trend.   Landlord Policy changes A report by CBRE has found that policy changes over the last ten years has...