The Bank of England’s next interest rate meeting will take place on 18 September. With inflation on the rise, experts are anticipating no change to the base rate.
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Renters’ Rights faces final hurdle – could landlords be left in limbo?
Monday will see the Renters’ Rights Bill return to the House of Commons for ‘ping pong’, the final stages before it moves into law.
Read MoreNew fixed rates and BTL options from leading landlord lenders
Several buy to let lenders have rolled out updated borrowing choices aimed at supporting landlords with lower fixed mortgage rates and improved options.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Stamp Duty and How to Avoid Falling Foul of the Rules
Angela Rayner has disclosed she underpaid stamp duty, described by an expert as a ‘confusing mess’
Read MoreLabour council wants to sting landlords £1,540 for small HMOs
Westminster council is launching a public consultation to renew its borough-wide Additional Licensing Scheme for smaller HMOs – with landlords expected to pay £1,540 for a licence to operate.
Read MoreLandlords face national insurance hike on rental income: Report
The Treasury is considering increasing taxes on landlords by adding national insurance on rental income ahead of the Chancellor’s autumn budget.
Read MoreMPs call for Lisa reform as strict rules stifle first-time buyers
An influential group of MPs has called for the Government to scrutinise the popular Lifetime Isa, amid claims the accounts disproportionately help well-off savers.
Read MoreZoopla: Property tax speculation creates uncertainty for a third of home buyers
Property tax rumours could impact homes valued at over £500,000, potentially triggering a housing market slowdown, Zoopla has warned.
Read MoreAgency tells landlords that pet-friendly lets in high demand
It’s International Dog Day today – August 26 – and an estate agency is giving advice to landlords on how to pet-proof their properties.
Read MoreLabour’s tax proposals leave landlords paying stamp duty surcharge
Labour’s controversial proposals under consideration for the reform of property taxation appear to be leaving landlords high and dry – and paying the stamp duty surcharges they already face.
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