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Taxes · LondonHMRC’s latest annual stamp tax report showed a sharp increase in receipts and transactions in 2024-25, driven by higher surcharge rates, forestalling activity ahead of April 2025 SDLT threshold changes, and continued strength in both residential and non-residential markets. Total receipts rose 23% year-on-year, increasing from £14.8bn in 2023-24 to £18.2bn in 2024-25. SDLT receipts grew 20% over the same period to £13.9bn. HMRC attributed this t…See the Story
Stamp Duty receipts rose by 20% in 2024-25 – HMRC

Property · United KingdomGovernment energy efficiency plans for rental housing are not financially viable for most landlords, research by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) found. Landlords could be required to spend up to £15,000 per property to meet new standards. The research showed the average threshold for affordability is £7,700. Over this amount, most landlords would not be able to cover the cost. The Budget recently cut funding for energy ef…See the Story
