David Porter

David is a chartered surveyor, residential landlord and director at Knight Property Management, which specialises in the letting and management of quality residential properties.

Landlords could face increased capital gains tax as government tightens the net

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Due to an amendment to the 2013 autumn statement, unexpected changes come into force from 6th April 2014 which could affect UK residents with more than one property. The government is proposing to reduce the additional time qualifying for ‘relief’ on your main home after you have moved out from 3 years to just 18 months! This reduction …

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Lack of supply in housing market driving price expectations

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The latest RICS residential housing market survey reports that a lack of supply is continuing to drive price expectations. RICS also says that stronger demand is being underpinned by an easing in credit conditions, and that sales and price expectations remain very firm. Read the whole report by clicking on the link below: http://www.knightpropertymanagement.co.uk/pdf/rics-residential-market-surveys/2014-01.pdf