The two landlords trying to overturn George Osborne\u2019s tax relief changes have launched another funding bid in the hop of raising a further \u00a350,000. Steve Bolton and Chris Cooper have already successfully raised a first tranche of \u00a350,000 via crowdfunding, which has paid for an application to the court for a Judicial Review.<\/p>\n
Application Lodge<\/strong>d The campaigners expect the consent process to be concluded soon, but they warn that it could be months before the review is heard and a decision is made.<\/p>\n Spread the Word<\/strong> \u201cWith your continued financial backing and support, we plan to take the Government all the way to court and fight the strongest case that we can.<\/p>\n \u201cPlease spread the word far and wide amongst your community, especially fellow landlords, tenants<\/a>, letting agents and others who will be adversely effected by this ludicrous legislation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The two landlords trying to overturn George Osborne\u2019s tax relief changes have launched another funding bid in the hop of raising a further \u00a350,000. Steve Bolton and Chris Cooper have already successfully raised a first tranche of \u00a350,000 via crowdfunding, … Continue reading
\n\u201cOur application to the court for a Judicial Review was lodged in mid-February. A joint response came back from HMRC and the Treasury by way of their Acknowledgment of Service. We worked closely with our lawyers and have sent a robust response to the courts to counter the issues raised. We are now waiting for the court to rule whether we have permission to proceed to a full Judicial Review hearing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe campaign, which has had a great deal of support, contends that the tax<\/a> relief change written into the Finance Act 2015 goes against fundamental business principles. In a recent statement issued to supporters, the two landlords say:<\/p>\n