Buy-to-let landlords and second home owners were expecting another tax squeeze from the Chancellor. But what they got was a whack with a hammer. according to Peter Stimson, Head of Product at MPowered Mortgages, who commented: “Not an increase in general taxation or the Capital Gains Tax they pay when selling […]
For some time now, tighter lettings legislation and increasing taxation for landlords have resulted in media speculation that landlords are quitting the market. But while it’s true that some have decided to stop being landlords, the reality is that a lot of rental properties come to the sales market simply […]
Being a landlord can be both rewarding and challenging. If you’re thinking about becoming a landlord, it’s important to understand the responsibilities that come with this role. As a landlord, you’ll need to ensure your rental property meets safety regulations, understand housing laws, work with property management agents, collect rent, […]
Property investment is a business and property investors are effectively business managers. They may not have direct staff but they will have tenants and those tenants need to be managed. Part of tenant management is dealing with landlord/tenant disputes. How exactly should landlords deal with tenant disputes? The causes of […]
Many landlords prefer non-smoking tenants for a variety of reasons. Most of these revolve around the fact that smoking is a fire hazard which can also cause a lot of damage to a property. In principle, this is one area where landlords have the law on their side. In practice, […]
No matter the sector, be it technology, finance, manufacturing, resources, real-estate or any other, virtually all UK businesses rent their HQ and operational premises under commercial leases. As the impact of COVID-19 on the UK economy becomes clear, an increasingly common question is: “What steps can I take concerning reduction […]
Landlords in the UK are struggling to keep pace with new reforms that have been introduced over the past 12 months, new research from Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has found. The bridging lender commissioned an independent survey of 400 UK landlords, all of whom let one or more residential properties […]
One in five UK investors is considering debt investment amidst low interest rates and Brexit uncertainty, according to new research from FJP Investment. The company commissioned an independent survey of more than 950 UK-based investors. It found that while 9% of them currently hold some form of debt investment, 20% […]
Despite uncertainty around Brexit, the student property market is predicted to rise by 72% between 2014 and the end of 2019* and is set to remain an attractive option for landlords across the UK. Landlord insurance provider, Towergate, conducted a study of 500 undergraduate students across the UK to find […]
As property prices rocket in the backdrop of a turbulent economic and political climate, home ownership is increasingly becoming unattainable. As a result, many have turned to the rental market as the most financially viable living option for their foreseeable future. With Brits now viewing rental properties as potentially long-term […]
