Will Rishi Sunak increase capital gains tax?
It is widely expected that Rishi Sunak will include an increase in capital gains tax (CGT), in his Spring Budget (3rd March 2021).
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by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2021 Property Investors Blog - Finance
by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2021 Mortgage guarantee scheme set to help buyers with 5% deposits
In a further attempt to stimulate the housing market, Rishi Sunak will announce a mortgage guarantee scheme to help first time buyers purchase a property with just a 5% deposit.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2021 Stamp Duty Holiday due to end 31st March 2021
The Stamp Duty holiday is due to end on 31st March 2021. Have your say and respond to a .gov petition if you think the Chancellor should extend it.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 18th January 2021 
The Spring Statement at a glance for landlords
The Chancellor's Spring Statement: a quick guide of the bits of interest to landlords and property investors.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 14th March 2019 
Buy-to-let mortgage lending falls
New figures show buy-to-let mortgage lending slumped in September 2018, compared to the same time last year.
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by Stephen Haigh - 15th November 2018 
How does the Autumn budget affect landlords?
The Autumn 2018 Budget had a few nuggets for landlords. Anyone expecting Philip Hammond to raise the private rented sector and buy-to-let investors up to the sunny uplands will be disappointed. Here's our overview of the Chancellor's announcements for the industry.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 30th October 2018 
More property investors looking to diversify their portfolios
New research shows several shifts in the buy-to-let market, Property investors are showing increasing interest in houses in multiple occupation. Meanwhile, the market is showing signs that the middle ground is being hollowed out.
Read more … by Stephen Haigh - 19th April 2018 
New regulations not dampening enthusiasm for buy-to-let
Buy-to-let investment is still on the rise, according to an analysis of the Ministry of Housing’s latest English Housing Survey. Stephen Haigh runs his eyes of the findings.
Read more … by Stephen Haigh - 7th February 2018 
Proof of tax compliance slated for landlord licensing schemes
HM Revenue & Customs has proposed adding tax registration checks to the licence applications that landlords need to complete for their HMO properties, as well as selective licences. The consultancy is now open.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 4th January 2018 
Tougher buy-to-let mortgage rules hit this month
30th September sees tougher buy-to-let mortgage rules coming into force. How will they affect landlords with student properties and the student market? Stephen Hiagh, our sales and investment expert, takes a look.
Read more … by Stephen Haigh - 26th September 2017