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Live-Work Spaces: A New Frontier for Short-Term Letting in the Gig Economy

Author: Mark Alexander

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

One minute, tenants are obsessed with open-plan kitchens; the next, they’re crying out for energy-efficient windows. But here’s the latest...

The courts discriminated against me just because I’m a landlord?

Author: Readers Question

12th September 2024, 2 years ago | 18

In the UK we rely on a justice system to be fair and equitable, but hope not to use it....

Can I sue the council for telling tenants to stay put and wait for bailiffs?

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Here’s the story, tenants got behind with their rent. You know how it goes – one month they are a...

Is an EPC required for every new tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi, grateful for advice please as there seems to be some conflicting information out there. I understand an EPC and...

How Are You Preparing for the 2030 EPC Requirements?

Author: Mark Alexander

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 15

With Ed Miliband proposing a 2030 deadline for tougher EPC rules, many landlords are wondering how to prepare for the...

Landlord and Tenant Rescued from Seemingly Impossible Financial Predicament

Author: Denzel Matsaudza

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

When financial pressures mount, it’s easy to feel like there’s no way out. But this story shows that even the...

Claiming solicitor costs (not court fees) from tenant deposit?

Author: Readers Question

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, my tenant refused to leave by the section 21 deadline, so I had to file an accelerated possession order...

How to Buy Your First Buy-to-Let Property While Living at Home | Beginner’s Guide

Author: [email protected]

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

If you’re young, living at home, and eager to become a property investor, you’re not alone. Starting your buy-to-let journey...

Student HMO regulations?

Author: Readers Question

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I need help to check if my son’s student HMO accommodation is compliant in respect of their shared kitchen...

Is it fair to split bills with my lodgers?

Author: Readers Question

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I am a homeowner, and recently, I had surgery that has made it difficult for me to keep up...

Are residential tenants liable to pay SDLT?

Author: Julie Ford

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Since December 2003 under the Finance Act, residential tenancies have the potential to be liable for Stamp Duty Land Tax...

Labour’s tax hike rumours driving landlords to sell

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

6th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rumours of a capital gains tax hike, the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill and the abolition of Section 21 are sending...

Why we need an uncomfortable conversation about homelessness

Author: Landlord Crusader

6th September 2024, 2 years ago | 9

It’s hard to believe that the homeless charity Crisis and the TDS are putting together strategies to get more PRS...

How a Trump Victory in the US Could Boost UK Property Investors!

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Are you a UK property investor or business owner? If so, you might think the US presidential election has nothing...

Navigating property tax changes – What landlords need to know

Author: Aviram Shahar

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords are confronted with a series of changes and proposals in property tax regulations that significantly impact their bottom line....

Identifying Property Investment Hot Spots: Key Indicators to Watch For

Author: [email protected]

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Being able to identify a potential hot spot can be the difference between achieving minimal and maximum capital appreciation when...

Freehold property with service charge?

Author: Readers Question

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Hello, I’m in process of buying a freehold property that has an annual service charge of £500 to maintain parking...

Unlocking the Power of SSAS Pension for Property Investors: Part 2

Author: Kevin Whelan

4th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In my previous article, I explored the transformative potential of SSAS pensions for property investors and developers. As a quick...