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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...

Tenants’ Right to Buy at a Discount: Is It Fair to Landlords?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

3rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

In this episode of Property Breaking News, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts examine the contentious proposal of tenants’ right to...

Are S21 evictions the symptom not the cause of homelessness?

Author: Readers Question

3rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

We need to highlight the fact that to avoid further homelessness then the private rental sector needs to be supported....

Could a landlord approval scheme curb council intolerance?

Author: Readers Question

3rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Hi, it seems to me that the thing that worries lots of smaller landlords is the ever increasing/changing rules governing...

Fire sprinkler pipe repair responsibility?

Author: Readers Question

3rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Hi, I recently purchased a flat in a building where a sprinkler system was installed by the developer when the...

Why Failing To Increase Rent Annually Is Bad for Business and Bad for Your Tenant

Author: Julie Ford

2nd September 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Increasing rent on an annual basis is a standard practice among many landlords, designed to help them keep pace with...

EV charging costs in flat garages?

Author: Readers Question

2nd September 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I rent out a flat in a development of freehold flats where there’s an external managing agent to make...

How do you deal with uncommunicative former student tenant?

Author: Readers Question

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Hi, I have an HMO let to students and one of the students has decided not to continue at university...

Ealing Council’s Private Sector Leasing Scheme: A Disaster for Landlords – Ealing Council respond

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

In this episode of Property Breaking News, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts expose the failures of Ealing Council’s Private Sector...

Selective licensing – should I appeal the number of occupants restriction?

Author: Readers Question

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hi, The London borough where I own a single apartment has recently introduced selective licencing to all rented properties across...

Landlords fear being “taxed to the hilt” by Labour, rush to sell before November

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

28th August 2024, 2 years ago | 29

A new Labour government, Section 24 tax, and the proposed Renters Rights Bill have landlords understandably worried. Coupled with the...