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.
Capital Gains Tax on Buy to Let – thousands face tax penalties
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on March 22, 2024If you don’t know about the recent rule change regarding Capital Gains Tax on Buy to Let properties, you could face hefty penalties from HMRC.
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.
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.
New landlord? Make sure your mortgage doesn’t land you in trouble
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 15, 2023If you’re a new landlord, you need to make sure you have the right mortgage – or you could face penalties or have to pay back the whole loan.
