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.
Renters (Reform) Bill won’t become law
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 24, 2024After announcing the general election, parliament had two days to pass outstanding bills – and the Renters (Reform) Bill will not become law.
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?
Budget 2024 for landlords: what you need to know
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 11, 2024In this post we take a look at Budget 2024 for landlords and explain what you need to know about upcoming changes to the tax system.
