Billions of pounds have been promised to all kinds of workers, from self-employed plumbers to marketing professionals. However, one group has been left behind. Private landlords do not fall into any of the rescue packages launched by the Government. They do not have...
Read moreThey say cash is king, but when it comes to investing in property, is it better to take a mortgage or to buy a home outright? Those investing in property to fund their retirement or to generate additional income have seen their returns squeezed in recent times...
Read moreIndustry expert outlines his ideal five-point manifesto for the buy-to-let market ARLA Propertymark’s David Cox wants reforms such as a property MOT If tenants want a better deal, landlords must be encouraged not to quit, he says Some tenants could be feeling...
Read morePrivate residence relief to be cut from 18 months to 9 months from next year The changes could affect over half a million landlords when they come to sell Government is also scaling back lettings relief Accidental landlords could see their costs spiral by thousands of...
Read moreA new Housing Complaints Resolution Service will be established by the government with private landlords being legally compelled to join an existing housing redress scheme or be fined. The Housing Complaints Resolution Service will provide a single point of access to...
Read moreChanges to the income tax treatment of buy-to-let may have been announced some time ago, but the financial impact of these changes are only just starting to hit landlords in the pocket. With tax returns for 2017-2018 now being submitted ahead of the end of January...
Read moreFrom 1 October 2018, any rental property occupied by five or more tenants as their only or main residence must be licensed if the tenants share kitchen or bathroom facilities. The property can occupy any number of floors. This follows a change in the law regarding...
Read moreIf you’re a Landlord aged over 55, you may be interested in one of Retirement Advantage’s Over 55 Buy-to-Let Options. Release cash tax free from Buy-to-Let properties The Over 55 Buy-to-Let Options are secured on a Buy-to-Let property. They allow Landlords to release...
Read moreRecord numbers of landlords are re-mortgaging to make home improvements and maximise returns on their property, research from Countrywide suggested. Three times as many buy-to-let investors remortgaged over the past year for refurbishments, compared to 2016, according...
Read moreThere was an interesting segment on last Monday’s Radio 4 ‘You & Yours’ programme concerning Buy To Let investments, rental returns and tax considerations. You can listen here https://www. bbc. co. uk/programmes/b0b7d0nw but will first need to register with BBC...
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