News Archive: Tax

29, 2008 August:

Liberal Democrats launch new housing plans

The Liberal Democrats have proposed new plans to boost the housing market that would involve the Government buying up council land and using it to build new homes on.

27, 2008 August:

Brush up on money matters

A new guide to managing your money when investing or moving abroad has been published.

21, 2008 August:

UK to sign four new taxation treaties

The UK is to sign four new double taxation treaties next year, and the Government is also negotiating with several other countries to establish new information sharing agreements.

20, 2008 August:

New build buyers must reveal all

From the 1st of September this year, anyone purchasing a new build property will have to disclose full details of any incentives received to their lender or mortgage broker

Bank of England urged to cut rates asap

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the Bank of England's monetary policy committee to lower the base rate as soon as they can, to avoid further housing market upheaval

Government stealth tax costs council thousands

Swindon Council has had to demolish buildings due to a Government stealth tax on empty shops, offices and warehouses

15, 2008 August:

Visa holders living in Dubai face new rules

The renewal of residency visas for families is now linked to the size of the family and the size of the accommodation they are staying in, so visa will be harder to get

13, 2008 August:

Will empty properties tax stifle economic recovery?

A controversial tax on empty properties will hit businesses, halt development and see a wave of existing buildings demolished in the face of huge tax bills, say the BPF

01, 2008 July:

RICS: Radical SD overhaul needed

The RICS has challenged the Government to take proactive action to boost the 'faltering' housing market.

23, 2008 June:

Spanish tax rip-off: The fight begins

Investors caught up in the Spanish 'Tax trap' are fighting back against the Government...

17, 2008 June:

MP slams 'bedroom tax' rip-off

A Dorset Council has come up with a novel way of squeezing extra money out of its residents...

28, 2008 February:

UK's council tax increase shock

In a shocking turn of events, council tax will NOT rise to rip-off levels this year...

04, 2008 February:

Homeowners released from 'CGT prison'

Property investors will benefit hugely from imminent Capital Gains Tax reforms...

24, 2008 January:

New Year - New council tax rip-off

Council tax bills in England are set to rise by about 4% this year, according to the BBC...

05, 2007 December:

Join the Bulgaria property elite in 'Super Vitosha'!

Emerging Markets Understood (EMU) have built a low-risk, high performance property portfolio in Vitosha - the most prestigious district of Bulgaria's capital city, offering net rental yields of a very healthy 7-20%!

04, 2007 December:

Making the right decisions in a tough market

An innovative new service that will revolutionise the way houses are bought and sold in England and Wales has been developed by Betternest.co.uk...

13, 2007 November:

The myth of 'Wind Farm price erosion'

The perceived negative impact of wind farms on property prices may be a myth, say surveyors...

07, 2007 November:

Tax boost for Italy investors

Investors thinking of buying in Italy have been handed a major boost...

06, 2007 November:

Singapore soars above the competition

Singapore experienced the highest residential property price rises in Asia during 2006...

02, 2007 November:

'English Adventurers' branching out

Brits are becoming more adventurous when it comes to buying property a broad...

25, 2007 October:

Brits 'escaping' in record numbers

The NAEA is advising homebuyers to think carefully when considering a move abroad...

08, 2007 October:

Clueless investors 'caught out'

Property investors are over-paying on tax because of a profound lack of knowledge...

04, 2007 October:

Euro rental tax rip-off

Renting property in Europe is a ridiculously expensive endevour...

New-build crisis 'intensifies'

The UK is suffering from a major shortfall in new-build homes...

03, 2007 October:

Romania's 'little Paris' excites investors

The bustling city of Bucharest continues to attract overseas investors...

26, 2007 September:

Narrow-minded 'Nimby' nonsense

61% of people believe more affordable housing is needed - as long as it's not built near them...

20, 2007 September:

Discover the Americas at the Property Investor Show!

Don't miss out on your chance to gain key insights into Latin America's most exciting property markets...

19, 2007 September:

New proposals to boost house-building

Housing and Planning Minister Yvette Cooper has unveiled a major £500m package of proposals to accelerate the building of the homes families and first-time buyers desperately need...

17, 2007 September:

Moving costs 'hit home hard'

The average cost of moving house in the UK has trebled in the last ten years...

06, 2007 September:

Czech investors should 'get in now'

Huge VAT rises scheduled for 2008 will hit potential Czech Republic investors hard...

Montenegro's 'amazing' growth potential

Experts have predicted that property prices in Montenegro will soar by 50% in the next year...

Romania will 'rule Europe'

Romania is set to be Europe's number one investment destination over the next 10 years...

05, 2007 September:

Clueless investors 'tax ignorant'

Property investors are over-paying on tax because of a lack of tax system knowledge...

Usual suspects dominate QoL survey

A recent international study has revealed Europe rules in the worldwide quality of life stakes...

24, 2007 August:

Euro news fuels Cypriot property boom

Increased interest in Cypriot property listed on TheMoveChannel.com has pushed the holiday hotspot up 3 places to break into the Top of the Props Top 5!...

09, 2007 August:

Council tax system failing low-income households

Council tax benefit is failing to provide adequate financial relief to low-income households, a cross-party committee of MPs has said this week...

08, 2007 August:

As Eurozone slows, Asia-Pacific house prices surge

The global house price boom continues in 2007, albeit at a much slower pace and with different set of countries, reports the Global Property Guide...

UK missing out on £2.7 billion of pensions cash

UK pensioners are collectively throwing away £2.7 billion through not claiming pension credits and making unnecessary tax payments, reports Unbiased.co.uk...

07, 2007 August:

Farmland prices rising at fastest rate for 30 years

Average farmland prices rose by 27.3% in the year to June 2007, the fastest rate of growth since 1977, reports Knight Frank...

06, 2007 August:

7 buyers for every new home below stamp duty

There are currently at least seven people searching for every new home under the lower stamp duty threshold, according to leading new homes website SmartNewHomes.com...

Greening new build around the world

With the world feeling the effects of climate change, developers around the world are becoming ever more aware of the need reduce their carbon emissions...

30, 2007 July:

A new threat to development?

The recent floods battering the UK have resulted in fingers pointed in all directions...

Investors eye 'thermal turkey'

The third most populous city in Turkey is attracting more and more investors...

24, 2007 July:

Green Paper targets rural areas

First time buyers are a top priority in the Government's new housing Green Paper...

17, 2007 July:

'Joe Public' landlords remain confident

Buy-to-let landlords are more Joe Public than Duke of Westminster...

29, 2007 June:

Homeowners in 'rip-off' council tax woe

The average council tax bill in Great Britain has increased by 91% over the past decade...

26, 2007 June:

Tax-free profits on US property?

Harness the power of real estate to make tax-free profits for the rest of your life...!

25, 2007 June:

Council tax 'con' a 'disgrace'

Council tax has risen at three times the rate of RPI inflation over the past decade...

20, 2007 June:

Global threat to house prices

House prices have trebled in the last decade but rising yields in global bond markets may bring the party to an end...