Welsh Government updates Land Transaction Tax rates
Wales is cutting the Land Transaction Tax for lower-value homes, while raising rates for properties above £345k (the top c.15% of the market).
Government’s new ‘Tax Day’ brings a raft of policy consultations – but nothing major on CGT or Stamp Duty
HM Treasury has published a suite of some 30 consultation documents and policy proposals that are "designed to enhance the stability and effectiveness of the UK tax system by outlining a future pathway…
Government review pitches £14bn CGT hike, potentially doubling rates for second-home owners
There are "a range of areas in which Capital Gains Tax is counter-intuitive and creates odd incentives", says the Office of Tax Simplification in a comprehensive review of the CGT regime.
BoE raises interest rates by 0.5% to 2.25%
The UK's base rate of interest has been rising since December 2021, as the Bank of England attempts to keep a lid on inflation.
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Savills names top ski resort for high-flying execs
Whistler Blackcomb leads agency's ranking of 20 prime alpine destinations around the world.
Engel & Völkers assembles high-end listings ahead of return to London
Global real estate brokerage is building an impressive roster of instructions in the capital, after temporarily exiting the UK market in 2019.
European court rules public registers of beneficial owners are ‘invalid’
A judgement by Europe's top law court has thrown public registers of beneficial owners - such as the UK's current attempt to shine a light on opaque overseas property ownership structures - into doubt
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Mortgage lending slumps as interest rates rise
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Fine & Country appoints new Advisory Council to steer management decisions
The eight Fine & Country licensees from different UK regions are 'the driving force' of the estate agency network, says boss Nicky Stevenson.