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MPs tell ministers to consult on stamp duty reform by year end
MPs have told ministers to launch a consultation on stamp duty reform by the end of 2026, while also calling for stronger powers to bring long-term empty homes back into use.
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Shropshire reviews RRA enforcement policy as council powers bed in
Shropshire Council said it is reviewing its Renters’ Rights Act enforcement policies as the new regime beds in, showing how local authorities are now moving from broad reform messaging to practical enforcement design.
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EIG says four-bed auction sales topped 1,400 for third year running
EIG says annual auction sales of four-bedroom homes topped 1,400 for a third straight year, giving landlords a larger pool of HMO-style opportunities as standard buy-to-let margins stay under pressure.
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HMRC says CGT receipts jumped 77% as property seller tax bills rise
HMRC says Capital Gains Tax receipts climbed to just under £24.3bn in 2025-26, up 77% on the previous tax year, as lower allowances and higher rates pulled more property sellers and landlords into the tax net.
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NRLA says landlords sold 3 homes for every 1 bought despite strong demand
The NRLA says landlords sold three homes for every one they bought over the past year even though 58 percent still reported strong tenant demand, sharpening the supply warning after the Renters Rights Act launch.
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Landbay cuts buy-to-let rates by up to 0.40 points across 50 deals
Landbay has cut rates by up to 0.40 percentage points across more than 50 Premier buy-to-let products, with the latest repricing covering remortgages, small HMOs and five-year fixes.
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NatWest cuts buy-to-let rates as high street lender joins repricing push
NatWest has cut buy-to-let rates from 8 June, joining the latest lender repricing push as high street competition keeps pressure on landlord mortgage pricing. The…
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Gov guidance sharpens pet request tests for landlords
Government guidance now gives landlords a clearer test for handling pet requests, setting out the 28-day decision window, the extra information they can ask for…
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Fleet revives EPC deals as Paragon cuts BTL rates again
Fleet Mortgages has relaunched EPC A-C buy-to-let products while Paragon has trimmed rates across its own landlord range, giving investors another sign that lender competition…
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Twenty7tec says buy-to-let mortgage searches fell 9% in May
Buy-to-let mortgage searches fell 9% in May to 249,403, with purchase activity down 22% year on year, as advisers reported a quieter market after the…