Scottish councils could get powers to tax landlords who allow property to lie empty

Scottish councils could get new powers to penalise landlords who allow shops and homes to lie empty long-term under a new Bill currently being debated by the Scottish Parliament. 29 Mar 2012

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Chancellor increases stamp duty land tax to 15% for houses bought through companies

Real Estate From tomorrow (22 March) stamp duty land tax (SDLT) will be increased to 7% for houses costing over £2 million. However, if a house costing more than £2 million is bought from today through a company or other vehicle SDLT will be payable at 15%, the Chancellor... 21 Mar 2012

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Scottish Government announces incentives for specialised 'enterprise areas'

The Scottish Government has announced plans to encourage investment in four specific 'enterprise areas'. 19 Jan 2012

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Government forces more disclosure of stamp duty land tax avoidance schemes

Real Estate The Government has demanded that agents selling schemes that help buyers avoid stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on very expensive houses disclose more of those schemes to it. It has proposed a law change as part of the Finance Bill 2012. 07 Dec 2011

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