Second reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill – safeagent comments

The Renters’ Rights Bill, which calls for the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and introduction of Awaab’s Law, as well as a Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector, had its second reading in Parliament today. Isobel Thomson, chief executive of safeagent, says:  “The second Reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill saw […]

The Budget 2024 – Safeagent Reaction to lack of incentives for landlords

In her first Budget, the Chancellor announced that capital gains tax on property sales would remain unchanged at 18 and 24 per cent for basic and higher-rate taxpayers respectively, while the stamp duty surcharge on the purchase of rental properties and second homes will rise from 3 to 5 per cent today. Reflecting on the […]