UK budget makes buy-to-let investment less attractive, UBP says

• The UK Autumn Budget 2026 favors high-growth company founders while increasing tax pressure on landlords and cash savers.
• Founders' Relief introduces a 10% capital gains tax rate on lifetime gains up to £10 million from April 6, 2027.
• Business Asset Disposal Relief's eligible gains limit falls from £1 million to £500,000, with a reduced tax rate of 18%.
• Rental income attracts a 4% surcharge, taking taxation to 49% for highest-rate landlords and weakening buy-to-let investment appeal.
• Savings interest faces an additional 2% tax, taking the highest rate to 49% outside ISAs and potentially pushing returns below inflation.

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