ESC D32 and Landlord Incorporation

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There is widespread confusion among tax professionals at the moment based on HMRC’s Extra Statutory Concession D32 “ESC/D32”.

The ESC/D32 concession is over 50 years old and unlike many other HMRC concessions has never been adopted into legislation.

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Bank of England hold firm at 5.25%

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The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6 – 3 to maintain the Bank Base Rate at 5.25. Two MPC members voted to to increase the rate by 0.25% and one member voted for a 0.25% reduction. This is consistent with the MPCs’

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LHA increase – BAP and S13 confusion?

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Hello, I am trying to prepare in advance of 1st April when the new LHA rate is applied. According to S13, a rent increase has to happen on the same day the tenant moved in so for this example let’s say the 29th of the month.

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Paragon Bank launches new green buy to let mortgages

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Paragon Bank has announced the launch of new five-year fixed-rate products for buy to let landlords with properties that have high energy efficiency ratings.

The products are available on Paragon’s 5% fee option, which is suitable for the purchase or remortgaging of single self-contained (SSC) properties that have an energy performance certification (EPC) of A-C.

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