The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 changes ground rent, lease extensions and introduces commonhold as a mainstream ownership form.
Complete guide to council tax student exemption UK 2026/27: who qualifies, how to apply, landlord rules, and what happens when exemptions are partial.
Companies can claim Land Remediation Relief at 150% on costs of cleaning contaminated or long-derelict land in the UK. Who qualifies and how to claim.
RPDT charged 4% on residential developer profits above £25m from April 2022 to March 2026 to fund the building safety remediation fund. What happens from 2026.
Charities can buy property SDLT-free if they use it for qualifying charitable purposes. Conditions, mixed-use rules and non-qualifying scenarios in 2026.
Learn how the second home council tax premium works in 2026/27, who pays the 100% surcharge, and how to calculate your bill.
Unmarried couples property tax UK: stamp duty, CGT, IHT and income tax rules for 2026/27. Know your rights before buying together.
Opting to tax (OTT) on land or commercial property makes supplies VAT-able, enabling VAT recovery on costs. The rules, irrevocability, de-opting and anti-avoidance.
New residential construction is zero-rated for VAT. Developers can recover input tax but must not charge output VAT on the first sale. Conditions and exceptions.
Section 24 removed mortgage interest as a deductible expense for landlords. Higher-rate taxpayers now face far higher tax bills than they did before 2017. Here is exactly how the numbers work.
Buying a £300,000 home involves £5,000–£10,000 in additional costs beyond the deposit. This guide breaks down every fee you will encounter in 2026, from solicitor charges to Land Registry.
Research shows homes with top EPC ratings sell for up to £30,000 more than equivalent D-rated properties. Here is what EPC ratings mean for buyers, sellers, and landlords in 2026.
