Landlord tax is a hugely complicated area, so if you are investing in buy-to-let or renting out any property you own, it’s well worth consulting a specialist property tax adviser. They can help ensure you: Own, let, take income and realise gains from your investment in the most tax-efficient way […]
2026 will be defined by a series of challenges for those investing in the rental sector. According to UK rental services provider Housing Hand, while none of the challenges are insurmountable, the year ahead will require careful navigation and a range of de-risking measures. “From an investment perspective, certainty is […]
Landlords should earmark a quarter of rental income for maintenance and repairs. As the Renters’ Rights Bill is passed into law, increasing the demands and expectations of landlords – not least when it comes to the proper upkeep of their properties – new research from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of […]
With members of the Labour government facing questions over their own landlord compliance, lettings expert Leaders is reminding property owners across the UK of their legal responsibilities when renting out a home. This week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves admitted she had let out her London property without the required selective licence from Southwark Council. Earlier this […]
Although the rent you charge must be in line with local market rates, there will be a range of prices, and you want to be at the top end. Modern fittings and clean, fresh décor are a standard ‘must’, but what are the extra things you can do to attract […]
The Renters’ Rights Act has officially received Royal Assent, marking one of the most significant reforms to England’s private rented sector in decades. The new law will ban Section 21 no-fault evictions, replace fixed-term tenancies with open-ended agreements, cap rent increases, and introduce tougher property standards under the updated Decent […]
The Renters’ Rights Bill continues its progress through Parliament and, once passed, will bring one of the biggest shake-ups the private rented sector has seen in years. Among its key reforms are the introduction of a national Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database and a new Landlord Ombudsman service. These changes […]
Rental properties must provide more than a roof over someone’s head. If the condition of a property affects the health of the people living in it, the landlord can be held accountable. Issues such as mould, persistent damp, poor heating, and faulty electrics are more than repair problems; they’re legal […]
Failing to refinance could see portfolio landlords hit with a £23,000 hike to mortgage costs. The latest research by specialist property finance expert, Rangewell, has revealed that buy-to-let portfolio investors who fail to take the appropriate action when it comes to refinancing could see their monthly mortgage costs climb by over […]
The Renters’ Rights Bill is making its way through the House of Lords and, if passed in its current form, will bring major changes to how tenancies are ended. One of the most significant proposals is the abolition of Section 21, often referred to as the ‘no-fault eviction’ process. This […]
