The Spring Statement

The Spring Statement

Fewer Rate Cuts, Slower Growth: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement Means for Landlords Rachel Reeves’ first Spring Statement as Chancellor comes at a time of economic uncertainty, both globally and at home. For landlords, the message is clear: brace for a prolonged...
IHT receipts on the rise

IHT receipts on the rise

IHT receipts on the rise HMRC reported collecting £5.7bn in IHT this year between April and November, which is a £500m increase from the same period last year. It’s thought this is due to frozen thresholds pushed more estates into paying the tax. With NI,...
Stamp Duty deadline and other challenges facing the PRS

Stamp Duty deadline and other challenges facing the PRS

Stamp Duty Deadline As the deadline happening on April 1st draws close, what effect will that have on the property market as the threshold on stamp duty-free homes changes? On 1st April, first-time-buyers will no longer enjoy exemption on properties up to £425,000 and...
How will the US Election affect the UK economy?

How will the US Election affect the UK economy?

The Special Relationship Historically the US and the UK have had a close relationship, becoming particularly close in the Reagan/Thatcher years. The UK economy will be undoubtably affected by the results this week, particularly the trade deals that we’ve relied...