Buy-to-let tax changes bite with rising interest rates
Changes to buy-to-let tax rules that took effect in the 2020/21 tax year could soon inflict financial pain on investors as interest rates rise.
Changes to buy-to-let tax rules that took effect in the 2020/21 tax year could soon inflict financial pain on investors as interest rates rise.
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