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Dale Vince wants to raise CGT to fund an increase in the personal tax allowance (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty)

Expect housing sector chaos if capital gains tax goes up

Andy Burnham’s budget could be bad news for homeowners, says David Alexander

Andy Burnham should listen to his advisors

Andy Burnham’s government may target assets, homes and investments to raise revenue (Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire)

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Rachel Reeves is said to be taking a ‘smorgasbord’ approach to the Budget (Picture: Justin Tallis/PA Wire)

Rachel Reeves has landlords and homeowners in her sights

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Harper Macleod said its corporate and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) team advised on 42 transactions in October, as business owners and acquiring companies acted ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ eagerly-awaited, maiden fiscal statement.

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The timing of possible gifts and the passing of assets should be given careful consideration following Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget (Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

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Rachel Reeves takes questions from journalists after making her 29 July statement to Parliament in which she cancelled or delayed various infrastructure projects and axed universal winter fuel payments for all pensioners (Picture: Lucy North /Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

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CGT Catapult explains that the laboratory space is equipped with 'state-of-the-art' technologies. Picture: contributed.

CGT Catapult debuting Edinburgh laboratories to advance cell and gene therapies

Protestors take part in the 11th day of action after the government pushed a pensions reform through parliament without a vote, using the article 49.3 of the constitution, in Paris on April 6, 2023.

Airport traffic disrupted as rat catchers hurl corpses in French protests

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Former Chancellor Nigel Lawson recognised the problem created by capital gains tax rates significantly below income tax (Picture: B Barrett/Express/Getty Images)

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Inspiring Edinburgh: Director of CGT Catapult Chris van der Walle explains the rationale behind establishing his firm in the Capital

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak alongside the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt holds his first Cabinet meeting. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (centre), alongside the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt (centre right), holds his first Cabinet meeting in Downing street.

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In the case of property (excluding your main home), basic-rate taxpayers pay CGT at 18 per cent; higher-rate taxpayers pay 28 per cent.

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Tax planning specialist Sheryl Macaulay has warned that property owners could face earlier bills than expected after a tax change.

Scots property investors issue stark stealth tax warning

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CGT rise fears push mergers and acquisitions

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Watch your step with Capital Gains Tax property rules

There is a risk of increases in tax rates to fund the economic support provided during the pandemic.

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The question this week regards what you pay to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak in Capital Gains Tax. Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images

Cutting through the confusion over capital Gains Tax on property sales - Gareth ...

Much of the wealth of this country is tied in with residential property, says Alexander. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Tax ‘solution’ that could bring the house down - comment

Capital Gains Tax could be increased to make up for Covid spending - but who wil...

David Alexander is managing director of DJ Alexander.

Property market should not be treated as a cash cow - David Alexander comment

If higher CGT is on the cards, it is likely to come sooner rather than later, says the property boss. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Landlord options if CGT goes through the roof - David Alexander comment

The situation facing one of my clients shows how landlords are being squeezed, says Alexander. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

We must give tax incentives to landlord ‘veterans’ - David Alexander

Working towards the sale of a family business is a complex challenge.

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Derek Gemmell is head of the Entrepreneurial Tax Team at Anderson Anderson & Brown

Derek Gemmell: New dawn for entrepreneurs’ relief after Budget

Rather than solve the UKs problems, Labours housing plan would crash the market, says Alexander. Picture: Contributed

David Alexander comment: Labour proposals would crash housing market

Losing private lettings relief will lead to a considerable hike in capital gains tax for 'accidental' landlords, says David Alexander. Picture: Contributed

David Alexander comment: Hammond's Budget hammers '˜accidental' landlords

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Taxing matters: The middle earners pushed unknowingly into the 40% rate

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Government’s crackdown on tax evasion could leave some facing nasty shock

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