Section 24
Budget 2026: landlord tax hits 24% – see what you’ll pay
Landlords face a second 2-point rise to 24%, 44% and 49% from April 2027. Free calculators show your new tax bill, buyer scheme help and visitor levy cost.
Market updateAug 2026
UK average house price
£273,037
+0.9% yr
England average
£293,525
+0.4% yr
London average
£554,430
-2.2% yr
First-time buyer (GB)
£230,097
+0.9% yr
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, Aug 2026 data, published 21 October 2026.
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