Government’s capital gains proposal on main residences ‘complete madness’
Original Article Summary
CGT bombshell: Taxing main residences would 'paralyse' the property market, says agent
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering introducing capital gains tax on main residence profits above certain thresholds, which experts warn could paralyze the property market and discourage transactions.
Investor Relevance
Critical for all property investors as CGT on main residences would fundamentally change exit strategies, holding periods, and portfolio structuring. Even speculation is already affecting market behavior with buyers hesitating on transactions, while the policy could reduce supply and transaction volumes across all residential asset classes.
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