Price of the average house increases in 2024
Demand rises, but supply keeps growth in check. Buyer demand has surged by 20% compared to the previous year, with new sales agreements rising by nearly 25%. The average cost of a UK home reached £266,400 in July, refle
Tax hikes fear trigger asset sell-offs
Investors brace for capital gains tax increase. This “frenzy” of activity comes as concerns mount that the Labour administration will increase taxes to address a £22 billion shortfall in public finances. Wealth mana
Crypto investors urged to review tax obligations
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has emphasised the importance of accurate and up-to-date tax reporting for all crypto-asset owners. Crypto investors in the UK are urged to review their tax obligations as HMRC
New HMRC advisory fuel rates
Updated fuel rates impact UK company car drivers. These rates, which apply to petrol, diesel, LPG, and electric vehicles, are used to reimburse employees for business travel or repay the cost of fuel used for private tra
HMRC cuts late payment interest rates
0.25% reduction for late and repayment interests. The Bank of England (BoE) cut the base rate to 5.0% on 1 August, the first reduction in over four years. HMRC will lower late payment and repayment interest rates for the
CGT take falls by £2.5 Billion
Only 369,000 taxpayers paid CGT in 2023, resulting in a £2.5bn drop in revenue to £14.4bn. Only 369,000 taxpayers paid capital gains tax (CGT) in the last tax year, a decrease of 40,000 from the previous year. Despite
Bank of England cuts interest rates
The vote to lower the interest rate to 5.0% was close, with five members voting in favour and four against. In its first cut for four years, the Bank of England (BoE) has reduced interest rates by 0.25%. The BoE was unde
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