Leaseholders can now extend their lease or buy the freehold without waiting two years

An important development for leaseholders came into effect today (31 January 2025), with the removal of the two-year wait to extend a lease or buy the freehold to your home. This post explains the change under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, and consider what it means for you. How we ....

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The introduction of VAT on private school fees

In the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government’s plans to end tax breaks on private schools; as of 1 January 2025, the standard 20% VAT rate is applicable on private school fees. This much anticipated reform has sparked concern among parents that they may have to pull the....

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Upcoming Stamp Duty changes in the UK – what buyers need to know

In the Autumn Budget 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that Stamp Duty thresholds will revert to previous levels, so buyers will be liable to pay more tax on their house purchases from April 2025. These upcoming changes will have considerable implications, particularly for first-time buyers ....

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