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?
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.
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.
Domestic Items Relief and Landlords
Posted by Karen Jones on November 29, 2023Understanding when domestic items relief can be claimed is important as it determines whether a cost is tax-deductible or not.
Second homes council tax loophole now closed
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 24, 2023Government closes a common second homes council tax loophole. New rules came into force in April 2023.
Capital Gains Tax on sale of property – express service
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on October 6, 2023Capital Gains Tax on sale of property – you now have only 30 days to calculate the tax due, declare it to HMRC and pay over the tax.
4 tips to letting your Buy to Let property at minimal cost and risk
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 15, 2023Buy to Let Tips – Jon shares his 4 proven tips on renting your buy to let (BTL) property to great tenants – at minimal cost.
