How to Reclaim Stamp Duty on Second Home?
Someone who paid the higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax when buying what appeared to be a second home may be able to reclaim thousands of pounds — but…
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Sparkle Berry Homes Administration: Unfinished Homes Could Soon Go on Sale
Sparkle Berry Homes Limited entered administration on 16 June 2025. Michelle Marie Elliot and Callum Angus Carmichael were appointed as joint administrators. The company’s Ardrossan development contains four detached houses…
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Wajid Mahmood Landlord Fine: £5,600 Over Unsafe Rental House
Wajid Mahmood was ordered to pay a reported £5,601.54 after pleading guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice for a jointly owned rental property in Bawdlands, Clitheroe. The…
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England High Value Property Tax: £2m+ Homes Face 2028 Charge
England’s high value property tax is officially called the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, or HVCTS. It is scheduled to apply from April 2028 to owners of residential properties in…
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Asylum Seekers and New Build Homes | Latest Update, Policy Changes & Key Facts
Last checked: 6 July 2026 Asylum seekers are not generally entitled to new-build homes in the UK. The current controversy centres on reported plans to place asylum seekers in a…
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How Much Compensation for Damp and Mould?
Compensation for damp and mould in the UK typically ranges from £200 to £10,000+, depending on how serious the problem is, how long it lasted, and whether it caused health…
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Rental Income Adds Pressure on Royals
The Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rental income story is about undisclosed money he received from sub-letting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate. The arrangement was revealed in a National Audit Office…
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Barclays and NatWest Cut Mortgage Rates From Friday: What Borrowers Need to Know?
Barclays and NatWest have announced mortgage rate cuts from Friday, offering welcome news for UK borrowers as competition among lenders continues to increase. Barclays has reduced selected mortgage rates by…
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Chris Singellos Landlord Tribunal Ruling After £12K Tenant Payout
The Chris Singellos landlord tribunal ruling resulted in a former tenant being awarded £12,555 after the First tier Property Tribunal reviewed claims involving unsafe living conditions, alleged lock changes, and…
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British Gas Urges UK Households to Prepare Heating Systems for Winter
As colder months approach, British Gas is urging UK households to prepare their heating systems in advance to avoid costly winter breakdowns. Last year alone, over a million customers required…
