Report CGT on UK property – paper forms introduced
Posted by Karen Jones on January 31, 2025If 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.
Rent in advance to be limited to a month
Posted by Ben Locker on January 16, 2025Upcoming legislation will limit landlords to asking for no more than one month’s rent in advance – but will there be unintended consequences?
Changes for landlords: what to expect in 2025
Posted by Ben Locker on January 7, 20252025 will see a lot of significant changes for landlords. We look at some of the most significant changes and how they will affect you.
Nightmare tenants – advice for landlords
Posted by Ben Locker on October 30, 2024As more people struggle to pay the rent, more landlords find themselves with nightmare tenants. So, what can you do to protect yourself?
Landlord limited company registrations soar
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 24, 20242024 has seen an upsurge in landlord limited company registrations. However, setting up limited companies won’t benefit all landlords.
CGT exemption reduction: should landlords sell up now?
Posted by Karen Jones on October 24, 2024CGT changes announced back in 2022 mean the tax-exempt Capital Gains Tax allowance is now shrinking. So should you sell up?
HMRC letters for landlords not declaring income
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 20, 2024HMRC letters to landlords asking them to declare rental income and pay tax. We look at how HMRC learns about landlords’ financial affairs.
Landlord news: profits down as CGT and insurance costs continue to rise
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 14, 2024In this landlord news update, we look at declining profits in the buy-to-let sector, rising insurance costs and possible changes to CGT.
Why are landlords selling up – and is buy-to-let still worth it?
Posted by Ben Locker on October 8, 2024Currently, many landlords are selling up and leaving the buy-to-let market. But is it still worth holding a portfolio of rental properties?
EPC upgrades back on the table for private landlords
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 26, 2024While proposed EPC upgrades were scrapped by the last government, Labour now plans to reintroduce energy efficiency requirements.