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.
How can I challenge a council tax band? Is it worth it?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 11, 2023With the Chancellor offering £150 council tax rebates to some householders, many are wondering how to challenge a council tax band.
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.
Section 21 reform postponed – but what happens next?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 26, 2023Section 21 reform seems to have been kicked into the long grass after the latest reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill. So what’s happening?
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.
EPC changes scrapped – but most landlords were already prepared
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 25, 2023Government has scrapped EPC changes that required many landlords to upgrade the energy efficiency of their properties. But will they return?
Landlord Update: new How to Rent Guide published soon
Posted by Ben Locker on September 18, 2023A new How to Rent guide will be published in October 2023 – landlords will need to give a copy to new or renewing tenants.
