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Government Confirms No Assessment of Landlord Burden from Tax and Reform Changes
The government has confirmed it has not carried out an assessment of the combined impact of landlord tax increases and Renters’ Rights Act reforms. This was revealed in a written parliamentary answer from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage.
Baroness Taylor stated that the government had made “no single assessment” of the cumulative costs that landlords may face as a result of the Renters’ Rights Act alongside planned tax changes.
This admission is relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks, as it highlights a lack of official analysis regarding the potential financial and operational pressures on landlords. The absence of such an assessment may affect how letting agents and inventory professionals advise their landlord clients about upcoming legislative and tax changes.
Source: Property118