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From April 2026, landlords will start to be brought into HMRC’s new Making Tax Digital (MTD) system. This is a major change to how rental income is reported and will affect thousands of landlords acro
The Bank of England has today decided to hold its Bank Rate at 4.00%, with the Monetary Policy Committee voting 7-2 in favour of maintaining the status quo. Why they held Inflation remains s
Energy bills, climate concerns, and stricter regulations have made energy efficiency a major factor in the UK housing market. Whether you’re selling or letting, your property’s Energy Performance Cert
You don’t need a full renovation to increase the value of your home. Small, well-chosen improvements can make your property look cared for, appeal to more buyers and often deliver a return well above
Every year the UK housing market takes a breather in August — families are away, viewings fall and asking prices often ease — then activity typically picks back up as schools restart and buyers get se
Reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring a major shake-up of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) — potentially removing the current transactional stamp duty for many buyers and replacing it with a
When you’re thinking about moving, it’s easy to focus on the big-ticket items like your deposit or sale price. But there are a number of hidden costs that can catch you by surprise. Knowing what they
On August 7, 2025, the Bank of England announced it would cut the base interest rate from 4.25% to 4.0%. This marks the fifth reduction in the past year, bringing the rate back to levels last seen in