Hi, I have a couple of BTL properties which I purchased/invested in as a result of redundancies etc. (won’t bore you with detail). However, I keep hearing rumours of significant impacts proposed on landlords by the new government, maybe at the Autumn budget such as aligning capital gains tax with income tax? What do readers […]

Are you curious about the fundamentals of buy-to-let investing? If so, you’re in the right place! This article will guide you through the essential steps to get started on your property investment journey. What is Buy-To-Let? Buy-to-let is a property investment strategy where you purchase a residential property, such as a house or apartment, with […]

I just finished my second no fault eviction in 20 years. It came after three attempts of evicting the same tenant using section 8 (discretionary grounds) over a two year period. The Section 8 failed because the unscrupulous tenant gave the judge false information so he wouldn’t evict. Meanwhile I had to put up with […]

Hi, I need some advice regarding a failed gas safety certificate on a boiler and the hob on my rental property. I have Home Serve cover and I organised a British Gas engineer to carry out a gas safety inspection on a property which unfortunately failed. I have since had the boiler repaired and the […]

Crisis and Lloyds Bank are calling for one million social homes over the next decade to end homelessness. The charity and the bank have partnered up on a campaign to show the realities of people waiting for a social home. The campaign says many people are forced to live in accommodation “not fit for purpose” […]

A buy-to-let lender has slashed rates and relaunched products for landlords buying or refinancing properties with an EPC rating of A-C, including cuts on five-year fixed deals. Fleet Mortgages has relaunched its products to encourage landlords to add higher EPC-rated properties to their portfolios and help fund upgrades for properties that don’t yet meet these […]

In Covid times my letting agent found tenants willing to rent at £1500 pcm for 12 months, who passed referencing and signed on the dotted line. So the letting fee and monthly ongoing property management fees were due, according to our Confirmation of Marketing agreement. The Rent Insurance was also due monthly. In the 10th […]

The UK housing market has bounced back, with £88.3bn spent on property purchases in the second quarter of 2024, according to Savills. This pushed total spending over the past year to more than £350bn, slightly above pre-pandemic levels. The £88bn figure represents an 8% jump compared to the same time last year. Expect to see […]

Amongst all the speculation in the media about expected rises in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT), I’ve been surprised and frustrated that none of the pundits have realised that for unincorporated landlords (and some second home owners) whose wealth is in their properties, CGT and IHT can combine to create a 54.4% […]

It’s a tough time for landlords, with new legislations, CGT tax rises, incorporation challenges, EPC requirements, The Renters Rights Bill and mounting financial pressures, there’s no surprise that many landlords are looking to sell. Yet for the British public, more often than not, landlords are villainised as “deserving” of losing the assets they’ve worked hard […]

Legislation in Scotland’s private rented sector has led to more landlords selling their properties and has done little to improve affordability, according to a new study. The research by Indigo House, funded by the Nationwide Foundation, reveals that 70% of landlords and letting agents lack confidence in the future of the sector. The Scottish government […]

This final quarter of 2024, is probably going to be one of the best buying opportunities of the decade, and most property investors are going to completely miss out on it.  To help make sure you are fully up to date with what is happening in the UK property market, and ready to make the […]

A council warns more people could be pushed into temporary accommodation without urgent action from the government. Colchester City Council has written to Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner urging the government to take action to tackle the housing crisis. The council is calling on the government to ban no-fault evictions and offer […]

Hi All, I would like to give you a little background first, my foster child at 20 bought his first last year, and I helped with all aspects of the sale etc. As you can imagine it was a proud moment for us all. 3 months after he got the keys he received a letter […]

Student landlords face chaos under Labour as many could be forced to take out rental insurance to cover the cost of rent arrears. The Telegraph says the Renters’ Rights Bill will stop tenants from paying more than one month’s rent upfront. This poses a problem since most students pay their rent in instalments that align […]

The Autumn budget could bring a boost to the property market, according to one estate agent. According to estate agent comparison website GetAgent.co.uk, the property market has seen a recent uptick in activity, and a post-Budget boost could arrive in October, as buyer numbers have historically risen after the last nine budget statements. GetAgent analysed […]

IKEA and Shelter have teamed up to reveal a children’s dollhouse designed to illustrate the realities faced by children living in temporary accommodation. The housing charity claims that “rising evictions and sky-high rents are forcing more families into homelessness and temporary accommodation”. Alongside the launch of the ‘Unwelcome Dollhouse,’ Shelter and IKEA have issued an […]

GB Landlords are to host a large-scale property event in Newcastle This is a free event offering insight and advice for North East property professionals is taking place in Newcastle this month, following on from the success of last year’s event. Taking place on Thursday 26th September at the Britannia Airport Hotel, the GB Landlords […]

Dear all, I am seeking any information/experience regarding the application’s scope of part E of building regulation (sound proofing) for an old converted flat (two levels). A complete refurbishment has been undertaken in the 1st floor flat, following the passing of the previous tenant who had lived there under a regulated tenancy for over 50 […]

In the world of property development, timing is everything. Whether you’re acquiring a new site, completing a refurbishment, or waiting for long-term financing to come through, access to quick funding can make or break a project. This is where bridging loans come into play. Bridging loans are short-term financing solutions designed to bridge the gap […]

Despite the US Federal Reserve yesterday deciding to lower the target range for the federal funds by 0.5% (to a range of 4.75% to 5%) leaving more headroom, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8-1 to maintain the Base Rate at 5%. The one dissenting MPC member preferred to reduce Bank Rate […]