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Capital gains tax changes

Momentum seems to be growing that the new government, wants to increase Capital Gails Tax from 18% to 40%.

The Liberal arm of the new coalition also wants to reduce the Capital Gains tax from £10,100 to £2000.

This may come in immediatly or next April.

Mayby after this governments term is complete and the budget deficit has reduced this could get reversed.

However for anyone who owns a second home ( other then a furnised holiday let) the profit you can make may be curtailed very soon.

Keep your eye on the News, it may be that you need to reajust your strategy regarding your buy to let properties.

 

 

Homeowners "Time to Fix"

Inflation has risen to 3.5%, concern is rising that inflation may be a bigger problem then anticipated.

The economy is fragile, but the Bank Of England appears concerned that inflation could get out of hand if not addressed quickly with a interest rate rise.

Fixed rates are attractive for Homeowners with 25% equity.

I do feel a mortgage review at the moment would be prudent.

 

 

A break for First Time Buyers

FEE FREE AND TAX FREE

Alistair Darling has finally come up with a good policy!

For all genuine first time buyers they now have no stamp duty to pay for any purchase up to £250,000.

Solicitors will be asked to check with the land registry to confirm an applicant is a true FTB.

If only one applicant is a first time applicant then Im afraid the rules are no freebie!!

Still its good news .

If anyone needs further clarification give me a call.

Gary 

 
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