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The Chancellor has abolished multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax. Relief from SDLT for multiple dwellings in England and Northern Ireland...

Tax was a critical part of the Tory leadership debate, with both Truss and Sunak taking the view that tax decreases...

It's been another busy year for those with a stake in the UK property market, with commercial to residential transformations, Build...

London remains one of the most desirable locations to live in the world, despite its ranking as the sixth most expensive...

A recent survey has revealed that only one in eight (13%) people in the UK admit that they seriously considered the...

Interest from China in the UK property is bouncing back, according to experts on the Chinese buying market in Britain. Domenica Di...

Recent reports that over half of all London homes on the market last year were downvalued by lenders was somewhat concerning...

This week, Property Investor Today looks at the exciting investment opportunities at the most anticipated auctions this month, and hears from...

We know that UK property has long been a safe haven for international investors, with the market’s robust performance throughout the...

The government has not been quiet in targeting landlords and the rental sector. The changes to mortgage interest restrictions for individuals...

To no-one’s surprise, there haven’t been petitions or concerted pressure from the public, MPs and trade bodies regarding the introduction of...

It goes without saying that 2020 was an incredibly eventful year for us all. The Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns meant...

Following one of the most disruptive and challenging years in living memory, I have no doubt that many of those in...

With 2020 wrapped up and many anticipating the year ahead, Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, provides commentary...

It wouldn't be the start of a new year without predictions for the 12 months to come. And the forecasts from...

With 2021 nearly upon us, it’s time to look forward to what the next 12 months could bring from a property...

A third of the UK’s largest cities are experiencing a property boom, according to research from leading letting firm Apropos. It looked...

Last week, Build to Rent (BTR) trade body UKAA and design and consultancy firm Arcadis hosted a Zoom webinar focused on...

Although the last six months have undoubtedly been difficult for many property investors and landlords for others this has been a...

Since the UK began to emerge from lockdown, the property market has reacted positively, with recent reports confirming a ‘mini boom’...

There has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK. The pressures that the last six months...

Accountancy firm MJ Bushell says now is the perfect time for landlords and investors to consider property incorporation. Property tax specialists at...

A leading property market commentator suggests that an urgent review of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Land and Buildings Transaction...

Now is not the time for property investors to be making costly mistakes when it comes to stamp duty returns, according...

Patrick Cannon, one of the UK’s leading tax barristers, explains why some property investors may be overpaying stamp duty charges. Buying a...

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a huge impact on all our lives, with all schools now closed (other than for...

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed in his first Budget plans to introduce a 2% stamp duty surcharge on non-UK tax residents. While...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), one of the biggest and most influential trade bodies in the UK, has called...

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today catches up with Charlie Baxter, managing director and co-founder of award-winning development manager Alchemi Group, to find out...

Welcome back to Women in Property Investment (or WIPI), where we focus on inspiring women who are making their mark in...

With the Conservative Party winning a big majority in last week's general election, it will be expected to honour its manifesto pledge...

Timing is critical for international transactions in the current London property market. Currency brokers probably haven’t been as busy for a...

The Conservative Party has unveiled plans for a 3% stamp duty surcharge for non-UK tax residents who are purchasing property, which...

Last month Property Investor Today attended AEW UK’S economic briefing on senior living to find out whether this could be the...

Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely...

You can earn good money from buy-to-let property. Over the last few decades, people have been investing in property to supplement...

The top investment opportunities for landlords have been revealed in a new analysis of the buy-to-let (BTL) market. Despite the string of...

Theresa May kicked off the Conservative Party conference – which is taking place in Birmingham this week – by outlining plans...

The UK property market is becoming stagnant as people who wish to move homes are being hindered by Stamp Duty Land...

The number of investors using gifted deposits, a sum of money that is given by a family member forming all or...

The decline in property prices at the upper end of London’s housing market has led to a sharp rise in home...

A new ‘questions and answers’ resource designed to make it easier for those investing in property to understand their Stamp Duty...

The government’s decision to introduce stamp duty land tax (SDLT) reforms 12 months ago has had an adverse impact on the...

Sales of homes at the top end of the housing market have collapsed over the past 12 months or so, especially...

Richard Barber, director at Prime Central London estate agency W.A.Ellis, part of the JLL Group, offers his thoughts on what property market...

Jake Russell, director at Russell Simpson, offers his thoughts on what property market trends we can expect over the coming year. Much...

Trevor Abrahmsohn, director at Glentree Estates offers his thoughts on what property market trends we can expect over the coming year.  2016 has...

A number of property investors, including buy-to-let landlords and property developers, are still unaware that they are liable to pay the...

A strong showing from private investors helped Allsop raise £61.1m at their November residential property auction, held at the Cumberland Hotel...

The chancellor Phillip Hammond should use his upcoming Autumn Statement to raise the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold to £250,000...

The UK commercial property market could see an exceptionally high amount of activity in the coming weeks as investors flood to...

Properties which are well located, have a reliable income stream or offer the potential to add value will continue to attract...