Renters’ Rights Bill – what it means for landlords
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 22, 2024In the 2024 King’s speech, the government announced it would introduce a new Renters’ Rights Bill. We look at the proposals in detail.
Private landlords help contribute £45 billion to the economy
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 20, 2024A new report by PwC hones in on the contribution private landlords make to the UK economy and the jobs they support.
Buy-to-let reforms: what they mean for landlords
Posted by Ben Locker on May 31, 2024The government’s white paper, ‘A fairer private rented sector’, outlines buy-to-let reforms that will have major implications for landlords.
Holiday home tax crackdown
Posted by Karen Jones on May 20, 2024HMRC is currently undertaking a holiday home tax crackdown, opening investigations into owners it believes aren’t paying the correct taxes.
What’s happening with Section 21?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 17, 2024If you’re a landlord, you may be wondering what the latest news is on scrapping Section 21. In this article, we give you an update.
Rental reform – Section 21 abolition still a long way off
Posted by Ben Locker on April 29, 2024The government is committed to rental reform, but as the Renters Reform Bill passes the Commons Section 21 abolition looks a long way off.
The Rent a Room Scheme – a brief guide
Posted by Karen Jones on April 12, 2024Did you know that, if you rent furnished accommodation in your main home, you could earn £7,500 tax free under the Rent a Room scheme?
Landlords: how to avoid a Rent Repayment Order
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 5, 2024In some circumstances, tenants can claim a Rent Repayment Order of up to a year’s rent. We explain how this works – and how to avoid it.
Is build-to-rent pushing smaller landlords out of the BTL market?
Posted by Ben Locker on April 1, 2024The number of build-to-rent properties in the UK is rising rapidly. But is their rise beginning to push smaller landlords out of the market?
Capital Gains Tax on Buy to Let – thousands face tax penalties
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on March 22, 2024If you don’t know about the recent rule change regarding Capital Gains Tax on Buy to Let properties, you could face hefty penalties from HMRC.
