Rumours of property tax spark backlash ahead of Autumn Budget

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Rumours of replacing stamp duty with a property tax on homes worth more than £500,000 have sparked fury among property experts.

The Guardian reports ahead of the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has tasked officials to “study how a new ‘proportional’ property tax could be implemented and model its impact before reporting back to ministers.”

The tax would be paid by owner-occupiers on properties valued over £500,000

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Shelter Scotland urges government to invest in social homes amid housing crisis

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Shelter Scotland claims social housing generates thousands of pounds a year to help improve lives.

A three-year study commissioned by Shelter Scotland reveals new social tenancies can generate a value of nearly £12,000 a year.

The study

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Tenant Abandons 22 Tarantulas in Salford Rental Property

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The Tenant Left Without Warning… and Took Only Their Clothes

Most landlords have dealt with late rent or minor damage. But sometimes, the surprise left behind is more… alive.

In Salford, a landlord inspecting a recently vacated property found something no one expects: 22 pet tarantulas

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Charity calls for government to reverse freeze on Local Housing Allowance

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A charity has urged the government to reverse the freeze on the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to support low-income renters.

The Salvation Army claimed in a poll of 1,000 adults, nearly half (48%) fear an extra £100 expense would leave them unable to pay their rent or mortgage.

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Sell, Refinance or Rebalance: Landlord Decision Framework

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There is nothing wrong with selling. The key is to sell with your eyes open. Before you decide to market your properties and definitely before you accept an offer, check the true net proceeds after mortgage redemption costs and Capital Gains Tax

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Landlords urged to prepare for Decent Homes Standard as stricter enforcement looms

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A letting agency is urging landlords to prepare for the Decent Homes Standard by carrying out regular inspections and reviewing EPC ratings.

Leaders Roman Group (LRG) warns landlords that there will be greater enforcement when the rules come into effect

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Why Landlord Incorporation Became Popular But Now Demands Extreme Caution

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The Rise of Landlord Incorporation and Why It Became So Popular

Landlord incorporation is not a new concept, but the past decade has seen it move from a niche planning strategy to a mainstream conversation. Thousands of portfolio landlords who had operated successfully as individuals or partnerships suddenly began asking the same question: Should I move my property business into a company?

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Why P118 Consultations Begin with Calculating the Cost of Doing Nothing for Landlords

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When landlords first enquire about a P118 Consultation, one of the most common questions they ask is:

“How much will the total cost of your recommendations be?”

It is a fair question. However, it is not one we can answer in advance.

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Shelter blames delayed Section 21 ban for thousands of evictions

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Despite pledging to ban no-fault evictions on day one of a Labour government, new figures reveal 11,400 households were removed by bailiffs due to Section 21.

According to figures from the Ministry of Justice, 30,000 Section 21 no-fault eviction notices were issued by private landlords in England during July 2024 and June 2025

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The facts challenge misconception that landlords routinely withhold deposits unfairly

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New data released by mydeposits, shared with and in part produced by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) every six months across all three government-backed schemes, offer a transparent picture of how tenancy deposits are managed and returned.

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