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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Selling a property should be straightforward. Once the buyer is in place, assuming the process will move ahead without friction is easy. Yet many sellers find that legal complications appear just when timing matters most. These issues don’t always relate to price or demand; they’re rooted in documents, rights, and […]
Landlords looking to minimise property risk face a growing number of products that can help them ensure rental payments. But, as ever, there are many differences between products and plenty of fine print to scan to see which is best for any particular circumstances. Read on to find out which […]
Remote work has permanently reshaped how people use their homes – but rental regulations haven’t caught up. New insight from Inventory Base shows that furnishings and fixtures in rental properties are wearing out 30% faster than before the pandemic. Yet the rules that define Fair, Wear and Tear remain stuck […]
