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Similarities are notable between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat manifestos, which can be used to interpret what impact this Government is likely to have on Property.
The first similarity...
Buy-to-let investors will be hit by planned capital gains tax rise
The new coalition government has outlined plans to increase capital gains tax (CGT) for non-business assets from 18 per cent to, perhaps, 40 or even 50 per cent – and this could affect buy-to-let investors...
High Court backs developer chasing payment for failed off-plan completion
Irish property developer Ballymore has won a High Court judgment against a buyer who tried to pull out of the purchase of one of its flats in its Pan Peninsula scheme in London.
The Court ruled that...
Planning for the 50% rate of tax – buy to let investors
The last decade saw the rise of the private buy to let landlord. Many of these properties are jointly owned by spouses or civil partners. Without proper tax advice, the rental income will default to...
Treasury Consulation on Buy to Let
As was reported in the press this morning, The Treasury has published a consultation called "Investment in the UK private rented sector". Otherwise known as buy to let.
One of the key proposals is to...
Mortgage review
The FSA has published proposals for the major reforms required in the UK mortgage market to ensure that it works better for consumers and is sustainable for all market participants.
The proposals, published...