Capital Gains Tax  

Number of CGT payers rises to almost 370k amid tax rise fears

Moore also warned if CGT rates were aligned with income tax rates at the Budget, it could lead to “significant” short and long-term repercussions. 

“Without anti-forestalling measures, there could be a rush to sell second properties, temporarily boosting housing market activity and prompting investors to reconsider their portfolios,” he added.

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