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Property Federation Urges Tax Reforms Amid Construction Crisis

10/22/2025

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The British Property Federation (BPF) urges the Chancellor to reform taxes in the Autumn Budget.
It highlights a viability crisis in Build To Rent.
Construction starts dropped to 2,600 in H1 2025 from 18,000 in 2024.
BPF calls for reinstating Stamp Duty Land Tax support and extending Empty Property Business Rates Relief to 12 months.
It also proposes removing council tax on new BTR homes to stimulate construction.

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Story summary

The British Property Federation (BPF) urges the Chancellor to reform taxes in the Autumn Budget.
It highlights a viability crisis in Build To Rent.
Construction starts dropped to 2,600 in H1 2025 from 18,000 in 2024.
BPF calls for reinstating Stamp Duty Land Tax support and extending Empty Property Business Rates Relief to 12 months.
It also proposes removing council tax on new BTR homes to stimulate construction.