Insights
Luke Parker

Finding the right mix in mixed-use properties

On the purchase of a mixed use property, stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is paid at non-residential rates rather than residential rates. This is the case regardless of the relative size of the residential and non-residential areas of the property.

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Insights
Luke Parker

‘The Growth Plan’: 23 September 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng’s first set piece as Chancellor of the Exchequer was never going to be easy, even before the 0.5% increase in interest rates the day before. The new Prime Minister Liz Truss revealed much of what we might expect before Mr Kwarteng spoke a word, so we already knew that there would be:

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Luke Parker

60% income tax reappears

The high marginal tax rates created by phasing out the personal allowance are back in the news. ‘A million to pay 60% income tax within

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