The new Private Rented Sector Landlords Database is coming..
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 2, 2025A compulsory Private Rented Sector Landlords Database will soon be introduced in England. If you haven’t declared rental income, do it now to keep penalties lower.
Selling online and taxes: tech companies now report your income to HMRC
Posted by Mark Ingle on April 18, 2025The relationship between selling online and taxes has become more transparent now that the tech giants have to share your income data.
Furnished holiday let tax warning
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 14, 2025If you jointly own a rental property with a spouse or civil partner, you may want to take heed of this furnished holiday let tax warning.
Second home: Can I avoid paying CGT?
Posted by Karen Jones on April 7, 2025If you have a second home, can you avoid paying CGT when you sell? The answer to this one is, no. But with expert help, you may be able to lower your final CGT bill.
EPC grants for landlords launched
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 3, 2025The government has launched a new EPC grants scheme for landlords and homeowners. We look at who’s eligible and how they can claim.
Making Tax Digital changes to affect sole traders & landlords
Posted by Ben Locker on March 31, 2025In the 2024 Spring Statement, the Chancellor announced Making Tax Digital changes. We look at what they are and how they could affect you.
Buy-to-let companies outstrip takeaways and hairdressers
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 20, 2025A recent surge in buy-to-let companies has seen them outstrip the numbers of hairdressers and takeaways – but are limited companies worth it?
Landlord insurance – don’t fall into the average clause trap!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 7, 2025Many landlords are unwittingly becoming underinsured – don’t let the average clause of your landlord insurance leave you out of pocket!
Report CGT on UK property – paper forms introduced
Posted by Karen Jones on January 31, 2025If you need to report CGT on UK property, you may need to use a paper form in some circumstances. These are now easier to get hold of.
Rent in advance to be limited to a month
Posted by Ben Locker on January 16, 2025Upcoming legislation will limit landlords to asking for no more than one month’s rent in advance – but will there be unintended consequences?
