How will the government's 'low priority' view of landlords impact buy-to-let investment profitability in the UK?
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Government policy, increasingly viewing landlords as a 'low priority,' is manifesting in higher taxes and tighter regulations, leading to reduced buy-to-let profitability through increased costs and operational burdens for investors.
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UK landlords face reduced profitability due to government policies. Higher 5% SDLT surcharge, 24% CGT, and Section 24 impact BTL returns.
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