March 19, 2010

HMRC embarks on capital gains tax sweep

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by Gill Montia

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is turning its attention to people who have bought and sold properties but failed to settle up their tax liabilities, both The Times and The Daily Telegraph have reported. According to the newspapers, accountants have been ...


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HMRC embarks on capital gains tax sweep

Tenant Services Authority receives new powers

Landlords benefit as first-time buyer house prices rise

New guide for novice landlords

Rising rents push returns to two-year high

Landlord confidence shines through

Buy-to-let lenders soften-up on deposits

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Landlord lending restrictions risk housing shortage

Green homes plan to benefit landlords and tenants

Longer tenancies move UK closer to Europe

ARLA launches buy-to-let mortgage comparison site

HomeLet enhances offering to letting agents

Housing shortage looms as reluctant landlords withdraw

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Boiler scrappage scheme - landlords can apply

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