Do landlords pay Council Tax on empty properties?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 20, 2023Do landlords pay council tax on empty properties? Do commercial landlords still have to pay business rates? We take a close look at the rules
Joint tenants or tenants in common – letting a jointly owned property
Posted by Ian Henman on July 17, 2023Joint tenants or tenants in common – letting a jointly owned property – we look at the differences and advantages of each for BTLs.
Landlord looking to transfer property to a limited company – the pros and cons
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 30, 2023Are you a landlord? Have you ever thought about transferring your properties to a Limited Company, you may find your better off!
EICR Landlord – electrical safety checks for landlords – the rules
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 12, 2023EICR landlords – This article guides you through electrical inspection condition reports that every BTL landlord now has to have done.
Undeclared rental income: Know the rules
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 29, 2023Undeclared rental income – find out how rental income is taxed and the consequences of not declaring all your BTLs to HMRC.
Lodgers and tax – should I let out part of my home?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 24, 2023Lodgers and tax – looking to rent our part of your home? Here are some frequently asked questions from potential landlords.
The new landlord register is coming – time to declare your income?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 22, 2023A compulsory landlord register will soon be introduced in England. If you haven’t declared rental income, do it now to keep penalties lower.
Something to declare? HMRC’s let property tax amnesty is still open
Posted by Karen Jones on April 28, 2023Are you a landlord? If your tax affairs aren’t in order, then there’s still time to take advantage of HMRC’s Let Property Campaign. We explain how.
Landlord insurance – don’t fall into the average clause trap!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 6, 2023Many landlords are unwittingly becoming underinsured – don’t let the average clause of your landlord insurance leave you out of pocket!
Report CGT on UK property – paper forms introduced
Posted by Karen Jones on March 13, 2023If you need to report CGT on UK property, you may need to use a paper form in some circumstances. These are now easier to get hold of.