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Reeves warned against property tax shake-up – 3 ways it could backfire on first-time buyers
Rachel Reeves reportedly has her eye on high-end property taxes in the upcoming Budget, but there are concerns a shake-up could unintentionally hamper those trying to get on the housing ladder
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Halifax: House prices fell in September as rumoured tax hikes hang over the market
The average price of a UK house in September was £794 less than in the previous month, Halifax says, with prices remaining broadly stagnant in the past year.
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8 of the best houses for sale with follies
The best houses for sale with follies in the grounds – from a five-storey Victorian Gothic tower in Tonbridge, Kent, to a former mill in Oxfordshire with gardens that include a folly on an island in a lake
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A tale of two Reits – why performance matters for valuation
AEW UK and Regional are two Reits that are valued very differently, despite a shared focus on properties outside London
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The Palace of Westminster is falling down
The Palace of Westminster is in need of repair, but the bill is prohibitive, says Simon Wilson
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Nationwide: UK property values climb upwards despite Autumn Budget uncertainty
Average house price growth was steady in September but there were regional differences. Which region is the most expensive?
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Landlord tax investigations net HMRC record £107m – the pitfalls to avoid
Residential landlords had to pay an average of £13,713 each in tax from undisclosed rental income last year, the highest amount since a crackdown began a little over a decade ago
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Zoopla House Price Index: Budget tax speculation has stalled top end of the housing market
The latest Zoopla data suggests buyers and sellers are holding off amid rumours of property tax changes
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8 of the best houses for sale with separate accommodation
The best houses for sale with separate accommodation – from a converted 17th-century threshing barn in Monmouthshire, to a Grade II-listed Queen Anne house in North Yorkshire with four apartments in the stable block
