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Stamp Duty & Land Tax (sdlt)

Stamp Duty & Land Tax (sdlt)

Agency reports record figures - and a chief executive with the firm for 50 years

Lettings revenue up again but Foxtons wary about autumn market

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Foxtons put in ‘a strong performance’ in lettings and sales in H1 2025. ...
OPINION: Nine years on from Brexit, there’s a Stamp Duty black hole 

Tony Blair’s team call for large scale property tax reform

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Stamp duty and council tax need rethinking, says Blair’s institute ...
‘Lifeline’ mortgage for renters who miss stamp duty deadline 

‘Lifeline’ mortgage for renters who miss stamp duty deadline 

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
The stamp duty deadline is this week ...
Bid to help rich ex-pats build UK buy to let portfolios

Lloyds Banking Group offers stamp duty completion guarantee  

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
A big surge in completions ahead of new Stamp Duty rules on April 1 is expected ...
Chestertons veteran sets up new London lettings business

Agency trade body concerned as Scottish landlord taxes rise

  • Written by: Marc Shoffman
Propertymark has expressed concern after the Scottish Government’s Budget passed, confirming an increase in property taxes. ...
Guest Blog: The under-the-radar news that shows property tax risks 

Buy To Let Stamp Duty has little impact on market – claim

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Most buyers have continued second home purchases, despite higher stamp duty ...
Housing market volatility ahead despite strong start to 2025

Housing market volatility ahead despite strong start to 2025

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Expect a busy first quarter - but then a distinct slowdown in the spring... ...
Rent drops now a national trend, warns lettings agency

Longer tenancies likely thanks to stamp duty change – claim

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Stamp duty threshold changes may encourage tenants to stay longer ...
Guest Blog: The under-the-radar news that shows property tax risks 

Buy to let sector shrugs off higher Stamp Duty – Hamptons

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Most landlords have remained committed to purchases despite stamp duty hike ...
Agents warned to be alert to rapid property tax changes

Agency hits out at rental tax rise as “wrong target” for government

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
There agency operates across the north of England as well as Scotland ...
Renters rush to become buyers and beat stamp duty deadline 

Renters rush to become buyers and beat stamp duty deadline 

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
With transactions taking so long, the rush is on to beat the April 1 2025 deadline ...
Agency leader warns of growing exodus of landlords

Stamp duty hike leading to renegotiated prices on buy to lets

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
A leading agent says there are renegotiations on prices of homes on sale. ...
Buy to let investment plummets across UK

Foxtons boss says stamp duty hike won’t deter investors

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
Foxtons says this week’s surprise stamp duty rise won’t deter investors. ...
Cash and Clarity: that’s what Rightmove wants for lettings from Budget

Cash and Clarity: that’s what Rightmove wants for lettings from Budget

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
A Rightmove survey of over 34,000 people identifies what people would like to see from the government ahead of tomorrow’s Budget. ...
Lettings boss warns Rachel Reeves over relaxing lending rules

Reeves should offer incentives to boost sales and lettings – call

  • Written by: Graham Norwood
PropTech specialist Reapit wants Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use next week’s Budget to help a number of property-related issues. ...
Property firm changed locks to prevent tenants entering home

Renters Rights Act: Agency’s new 10 point guide for tenants

LRG - the former Leaders Romans Group - is issuing...
High Court Enforcement - agents urged to give their views

Renters Rights Act official information sheet released

The sheet must be given to tenants by May 31...
Tenancy disputes dip but one major problem dominates

Agents given three ‘must do’ tasks before Renters Rights Act

And on top of those three, there are further reforms...
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