Having waited for what seemed like an eternity for the Budget – in one sense it came ‘early’! The OBR report, which is usually available hours after the Budget, was published by accident 35 minutes before. Anyone watching the BBC pre-amble to the Budget will… The post Autumn Budget 2025: Worth the wait? appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The introduction of a mansion tax is likely to trigger mass valuation appeals by the owners of impacted properties, experts warn. The new high-value council tax surcharge (HVCTS), announced by the Chancellor today in her Autumn Budget, is set to target properties worth more than… The post ‘Prepare for valuation chaos, disputes and cliff edges’: Industry verdict on Mansion Tax appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Nottingham Building Society says Budget plans to cut the cash Isa tax-free allowance to £12,000 are “deeply disappointing” and will hit mutuals hard. In the Autumn Budget today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the current £20,000 annual Isa allowance would have to include £8,000 of investment… The post Cash Isa cuts harm access to mortgages, says Nottingham BS: Autumn Budget 2025 appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The government will consult on the future of the Lifetime Isa, according to Budget documents published today. The consultation, in early 2026, will examine whether a new, simpler Isa could be set up to help first-time buyers purchase a property. The document added: “Once available,… The post Government could scrap Lifetime Isa: Autumn Budget 2025 appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Budget decision to increase property income tax rates means higher rents and more landlords selling up, experts say. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said property income tax rates would rise by 2% from April 2027 in her Autumn Budget today. The 2% increase will apply across… The post Budget tax attack means rent rises and landlords selling up, experts say appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
