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.
Should I increase rent on my buy-to-let properties?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 26, 2024If you are a landlord, you may be wondering: “Should I increase rent on my buy-to-let properties?” We look at the advantages and pitfalls.
MTD for Income Tax to cost sole traders and landlords £350
Posted by Karen Jones on February 26, 2024HMRC has released figures that estimate how much it will cost sole traders and landlords to implement and comply with MTD for Income Tax.
Right to Rent non-compliance fines have increased
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 15, 2024If you fail to check a tenant’s right to rent or an employee’s right to work in the UK, you could now face significantly higher fines.
Up to 300% council tax increase on second homes
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 24, 2024From 2023 in Wales, local authorities can apply up to a 300% council tax increase on second homes. Will the rest of the UK follow suit?
How many new rental properties will the UK need annually?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 17, 2024The UK many need 230,000 new rental properties each year – yet landlords are selling up. Is it worth expanding your portfolio to meet demand?
Growth in late rent payments and landlord limited companies
Posted by Ben Locker on January 15, 2024Increasing numbers of landlords are experiencing late rent payments – while many others are moving their portfolios to limited companies.
