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Clarity on overseas pensions lacking from Legislation Day
25 Jul 2025The policy objective behind the draft legislation and supporting papers in relation to pensions serves to counter two manifest concerns. It aims to remove distortions, amassed over years of changes to pension tax legislation, which have led to pension schemes being increasingly used, and (overtly) marketed, as a tax planning vehicle to transfer wealth rather than for funding retirement. It also aims to remove inconsistencies in the inheritance tax treatment of different types of pensions.
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Renter's Rights Bill - what next?
25 Jul 2025The Renter's Rights Bill had its third reading in the House of Lords on 21 July 2025 and is now back with the House of Commons for consideration of the Lords' amendments. It is expected that the Commons will review those amendments on 8 September 2025. The Government is keen to see this bill receive Royal Assent as soon as possible.
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Response to Consultation on Permitted Insurance Fees for Landlords and Freeholders
18 Jul 2025On 11 July 2025 the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government ('MHCLG') published its response to a consultation in which it posed a series of questions primarily directed at leaseholders, managing agents, landlords and freeholders in relation to insurance commission and permitted insurance fees.
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Hugely significant legislation day looms
18 Jul 2025Next Monday, 21 July 2025, the Government will publish draft legislation and other supporting papers for the tax policy changes which it previously announced. The aim is to publish before the recess to allow as much time as possible for assimilation.
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Leasehold reform: a challenging road ahead
16 Jul 2025According to a recent BBC report, a group of landowners have initiated a judicial review in the High Court, raising a claim against the previous government's attempts to reform the freehold and leasehold system of property ownership in England and Wales.
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What new home buyers need to know about protection and future changes in the home building industry
16 Jul 2025In October 2024, the government accepted the Competition and Markets Authority’s recommendations to create a single mandatory consumer code, along with a new homes ombudsman service. This was seen as great news for new home buyers, as it is expected to improve the buying process and protect their rights. However, it has yet to decide how they will be implemented, who will be responsible, or when the changes will happen. Since new laws and consultations are required, it could take some time for these changes to take effect.
