While we await news of changes in the Budget to Stamp Duty Land Tax – if, indeed, any changes are made – here is a rundown on the current tax regime and rates.
Read moreShould you buy a rental property through a company or in your own name? It’s a huge decision – and not a simple one.
In this episode of Optimum: Live! we explore the topic, from mortgage implications and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), to tax treatment and future flexibility.
Read morePeople moving house, landlords and first-time buyers had an unwelcome surprise in the Budget: changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Read moreWe are often asked about the financial and tax implications of buying a second home – we can advise on this and carry out the conveyancing.
Read moreHere’s our initial feedback on the Autumn Statement, by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Michael Blaken, our Accounts…
Read moreWe’re already into autumn and, as the year marches quickly on, we bring you our latest news. Plus, we have two dates for your diary.
Read moreThe recent changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax can only be regarded as a positive for homebuyers. But on the other side of the coin are rocketing interest rates, which are predicted to rise still further.
Read moreWelcome to our brief summary of the latest from Number 10’s Fiscal Team following the large overturn of the mini budget from last month – executed by recently instated Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt.
Read moreOn 23 September 2022, Kwasi Kwarteng, the new Chancellor (the fifth in as many years) delivered a Tax Cutting “Fiscal Event” or Mini-Budget to help boost economic growth. We take a look at the main details.
Read moreNew homeowners are being warned about cold calls from rogue tax repayment agents advising them to make speculative Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refund claims, which could leave them with large tax bills.
Read moreIf you are buying or selling a house, you’ll need legal help. So what is a conveyancer and what do they do?
Read moreWelcome to Optimum’s autumn newsletter. We look at what the future holds now government Covid support has largely been withdrawn, the proposed National Insurance increase, plus, we have some important information, if you’re in self-assessment.
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Read moreThe UK property market is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in a generation. With the first major phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 having officially come into force on 1 May 2026, the private rented sector looks very different.
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