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.
Will a national landlord licensing/registration scheme be workable?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 3, 2024The government’s plan to make private rentals meet the Decent Homes Standard will require a landlord licensing scheme – let’s find out more.
Are holiday lets worth it?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 29, 2023Are holiday lets worth it? We look at some of the pros and cons of owning a holiday let, compared to a traditional buy-to-let property.
Landlords looking to buy more energy-efficient properties
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 15, 2023Landlords are rushing to buy energy-efficient properties. Why? Because new rules could force expensive upgrades of older homes.
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.
Landlord limited company formations
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 20, 2023Research shows that the numbers of landlord limited company formations continue to increase. But is it worth managing properties in this way?
Letting properties without telling the taxman? He’s scouring the Land Registry..
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 17, 2023Have you been letting properties without telling the taxman? There might be a chunky fine coming your way for failing to disclose.
