The Treasury is considering increasing taxes on landlords by adding national insurance on rental income ahead of the Chancellor’s autumn budget.
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MPs 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 MoreBanks will offer first-time buyers ‘more firepower’ to get on property ladder
HSBC UK and First Direct have announced changes to their mortgage lending policies, to help some buyers take out bigger loans.
Read MoreHSBC cuts rate as other major lenders hike mortgage deals
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 28 August.
Read MoreUK house prices in surprise fall amid high mortgage costs
Average price for a home drops by 0.1% to £271,079 in August compared with July, according to Nationwide.
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.
Read MoreWhen Councils Get It Wrong: Two Recent Landlord Victories You Should Know About
Every landlord has heard stories about heavy-handed enforcement. It is much rarer to see clear, documented wins where a council decision is overturned or criticised. The two cases below show it does happen.
Read MoreBuy-to-let spotlight: Why property investors should watch new build trends
The top-performing towns and cities could represent the next big opportunity, with strong yields in commuter towns and even some overlooked city suburbs.
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