VAT Is Increased To 20%, But Not Quite Yet
VAT is going to rise to 20%, so the points that I mentioned earlier today will come into effect, but from 4th January and not tomorrow morning.
Landlord Concerns increase As Capital Gains Tax Changes Loom Closer
The prospect of large increases in capital gains taxes that may be announced in next weeks emergency budget is causing concern for landlords, who may be faced with large tax liabilities when selling their investment properties.
When Is A BT Connection Charge Not A Connection Charge?
I'm in the midst of a nightmare with BT. I keep pinching myself to see if I wake up, but sadly no, I'm locked in a battle with them of epic proportions. Here's why.
Removing HIPs Has Boosted Property Market, For Now
I've come across some interesting facts about how the removal of home information packs (HIPs) has been affecting the property market.
Debt Problems Started With Home Owners And Now Infects Countries
If you think back over the last two or three years, you can see an escalating trend for the debt problems that we are all facing at the moment.
Capital Gains Tax Rises Would Discourage Buy To Let Investors
I mentioned a few weeks ago that the forthcoming rise in capital gains tax may well reduce house prices, however it seems that many landlords will be looking for the exit if large rises in CGT are announced.