The buy-to-let market is bracing for a bumpy ride after a sudden hike in stamp duty.
The increase from 3% to 5% on additional homes, effective immediately, has landlords and second-home buyers reeling. Peter Stimson of MPowered Mortgages warns this could lead to thousands of buy-to-let purchases being abandoned.
The sector, already fragile from tax and interest rate increases, is now clinging on by its fingernails. With fewer than 10% of mortgage applications for buy-to-let loans, this share is set to plunge further. The irony? It’s not just landlords feeling the pinch. With a third of Britons renting privately, the reduced supply of rental properties could push rents even higher, exacerbating the housing crisis rather than solving it.
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Zoopla’s Richard Donnell highlights that the extra 2% stamp duty cost will likely reduce demand from second-home buyers and investors, especially in southern England. London and the South East, where property prices are high, will feel the brunt. First-time buyers are also set to face increased costs from April 2025, further complicating the market landscape.
While the capital gains tax remains unchanged, offering a glimmer of hope, the private rental sector continues to face challenges. With static supply and net selling by landlords, maintaining a healthy rental market is crucial to prevent rents from outpacing earnings, particularly for those on low incomes.
In this property rollercoaster, landlords and renters alike must navigate the twists and turns of these new tax landscapes. Buckle up for what promises to be a wild ride!
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