Publications

A Third Expect Never to Own Their Home

A study has found that more than a third of people who do not...

David Cameron to act against Britain’s offshore tax havens

BKL tax partner David Whiscombe, along with fellow members of the UK200Group, has commented on David Cameron...

Prudential Moves into Houses

The Prudential’s property arm, Prupim, has bought more than 500 homes in a £105.4m...

Taxation: Trust Transactions

Writing for Taxation magazine, BKL tax adviser Terry Jordan examines the tax implications of a...

Northern Rock Could House Help to Buy Loans

‘George Osborne is thought to be considering using collapsed banks Northern Rock and Bradford...

Stamp Duty Affecting £2m+ Home Sales

‘Estate agents have said that owners of homes valued at just under £2m are...

Land tax warning

‘Private warnings to the government from major housebuilders concerned at the high rates of...

Mortgage lending stalls

‘The British Bankers’ Association (BBA) has reported that the total number of mortgages granted...

Land Securities avoidance ruling

‘The Times reports that Land Securities, the UK’s largest property company, tried shelter £200m...

Rabbits? I didn’t even know he still had the hat

For a Chancellor with no money to distribute and an economy which continues to...

Consultation over property funds

The Government is to consult on rule changes that could reopen the door for...

Osborne focuses on housing

George Osborne has used his Budget to try to drive Britain’s recovery through tax...