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Inherited Property May Face £120,000 CGT Bill Under Proposed Reforms
Inherited property could face a capital gains tax bill of nearly £120,000 if proposed reforms are adopted, according to analysis by Rathbones.
RICS Survey: UK Housing Market Set for Muted Sales Over Next Year
The latest RICS survey reports subdued UK housing market activity, with sales volumes expected to remain flat and house prices under pressure over the next 12 months.
Government Issues Letter on CIL Exemptions for Householders and Self Builders
A letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning addresses Community Infrastructure Levy exemptions for householders and self builders in England.
Landlords Shift from Residential to Commercial Amid Tax Pressures
Propertymark reports more residential landlords are moving into commercial property due to tax and regulatory pressures in the UK buy-to-let sector.
Nine Key Strategies Set Top Estate Agency Websites Apart
Analysis reveals that leading estate agency websites use nine distinct strategies, including prominent calls to action and local SEO, to outperform competitors.
Majority of Tenants Unaware of Renters’ Rights Act Reforms
A survey found 69% of private renters in England are unaware of the Renters’ Rights Act, despite its significant changes to the private rented sector.
Stamp Duty Creates Regional Divide for First-Time Buyers
Zoopla analysis shows stamp duty is a greater barrier for first-time buyers in southern England than in the North, with significant regional differences in tax liabilities.
24-Hour Online Property Event to Raise Funds for Charity
The 24-Hour Open House, a live online event for property professionals, will run from 3-4 September to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now and Andy’s Man Club.
Rightmove Expands AI Search Tool to Individual Property Listings
Rightmove has extended its AI-powered conversational search tool to individual property listings, enabling buyers and renters to ask questions and receive instant responses based on listing and local area data.
Paragon Backs £5.32m Kelham Island Apartment Scheme in Sheffield
Paragon Development Finance has provided £5.32 million to support a 43-apartment and four-unit commercial scheme in Sheffield's Kelham Island, led by Catherall Developments.
UK House Prices and Market Activity Show Signs of Stabilising
RICS survey shows UK house prices and market activity are stabilising, with improved buyer enquiries and tenant demand, but supply remains tight.
Key Features of Top-Performing Estate Agency Websites Revealed
A report highlights nine strategies that set the best estate agency websites apart, including strong calls to action, visible social proof, and local SEO focus.