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Strengthened 100% council tax premium on long term empty homes comes into force on 1 April, with councils able to spend the money from the next financial year.
Government outlines its approach to improving the quality of social housing, as set out in our Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, with a clear ambition to halve the number of non-decent rented homes by 2030.
The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill becomes law from 26 October 2023.
VAT rates for building work, including plumbers, plasterers and carpenters - new houses and flats, work for disabled people, energy saving, grant-funded heating, conversions and renovations, properties that are not homes
Information relating to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 27 November 2023.
Speech by the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Relief from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell your home - Private Residence Relief, time away from your home, what to do if you have 2 homes, nominating a home, Letting Relief
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have set out further plans for regeneration, inner-city densification and housing delivery across England.
This collection brings together all documents on housing supply: net additional dwellings (formerly known as ‘net supply of housing’).
Check if an estate can get the residence nil rate band (RNRB) when someone downsizes, gifts or sells their home before they die.
Find out what the main Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs are for land or property transactions.
Information on how to apply for the Affordable Homes Programme 2021 to 2026.
The programme was established to make sure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe – and feel safe – now, and in the future.
Information relating to the Building Safety Act, which was granted Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Latham and Tribunal Member MacLeod on 15 January 2024
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