Simon examines the critical rumours surrounding potential capital gains tax (CGT) increases that could see rates climb from 18% and 24% up to a staggering 40%, 45%, or even 50% under a new government regime.
While these looming tax hikes have many landlords feeling the pressure ahead of the October 2026 budget, Simon explains why this creates an unprecedented "summer of deals" for proactive investors
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Rumored tax changes could align capital gains tax directly with income tax rates, significantly penalising higher-rate taxpayers after the October 2026 budget.
The threat of upcoming tax changes gives investors a powerful window of opportunity because capital gains tax is only triggered upon the actual sale of an asset.
Utilising bridging finance can dramatically speed up property transactions, allowing you to secure discounted deals before new tax laws take effect.
Implementing vendor finance structures allows you to buy properties at full asking price without using your own money, while simultaneously helping the seller minimise their impending tax liabilities.
BEST MOMENTS
"The Labour government policy is let's tax the people with the broadest shoulders and obviously, that means wealthy people, people with assets."
"Whether they change the tax rates or not, that doesn't matter. The perception is there is a risk, there is a chance that this could happen."
"Right now, literally right now, is such a good time for you to be looking for deals because there really is not much competition."
"It's all about seizing this opportunity. I want to encourage you to do that while everyone else is sleeping."
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Simon Zutshi, experienced investor, successful entrepreneur and best-selling author, is widely recognised as one of the top wealth creation strategists in the UK. Having started to invest in property in 1995 and went on to become financially independent by the age of 32.
Passionate about sharing his experience, Simon founded the property investor’s network (pin) in 2003 www.pinmeeting.co.uk pin has since grown to become the largest property networking organisation in the UK, with monthly meetings in 50 cities, designed specifically to provide a supportive, educational and inspirational environment for people like you to network with and learn from other successful investors.
Since 2003, Simon has taught thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners how to successfully invest in a tax-efficient way. How to create additional streams of income, give them more time to do the things they want to do and build their long-term wealth.
Simon’s book “Property Magic” which is now in its sixth edition, became an instant hit when first released in 2008 and remains an Amazon No 1 best-selling property book.
Simon launched his latest business, www.CrowdProperty.com, in 2014, which is an FCA Regulated peer to peer lending platform to facilitate loans between private individuals and property professionals.
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