Tag: Inheritance tax

Marriage, civil partnerships and why landlords should not ignore the obvious

Author: Mark Alexander

25th February 2026, 2 months ago | 5

When Martin Lewis recently described marriage as the “ultimate inheritance tax hack”, he was making a technical point rather than...

The Landlord’s Legacy: Why Wills and LPAs Are Just the Beginning

Author: Mark Alexander

14th December 2025, 4 months ago | 0

Most landlords appreciate the importance of having a Will. Fewer realise that a Will alone only takes effect once they...

She Owned Seven Rentals but No Will, No Life Cover and No Plan

Author: Mark Alexander

31st October 2025, 6 months ago | 6

Case Study: How We Found An AFFORDABLE Solution. When a long-standing landlord from the South East contacted Property118, her goal...

Why Property Investors Must Act to Avoid the 2027 Pension Inheritance Tax Threat

Author: Kevin Whelan

1st October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

If you’re building wealth through property, then I’d guess your plan is to pass that wealth on to your family?...

How a Couple Rebuilt Their Property Business for Retirement

Author: Mark Alexander

26th August 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Case Study: Rebuilding a Property Business for Retirement, Control and Family Flexibility Planning the Next Phase With Purpose Mark and...

What Happens to Buy-to-Let Mortgages on Death?

Author: Mark Alexander

24th July 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Part 1: The Legal and Financial Consequences That Most Landlords Overlook When a landlord passes away, it is not just...

Some people believe in fairies but can we afford fantasy in government?

Author: Readers Question

20th May 2025, 11 months ago | 5

If you are not competent, or perhaps if you are dishonest or delusional, then you may not realise that you...

Inheritance tax sparks rental crisis as landlords hit by frozen thresholds

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 28

Inheritance tax thresholds could trigger a crisis in the rental market, according to new research. Analysis given to the Telegraph...

UK property market poised for growth despite Budget uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2024, 1 year ago | 4

Property investors can expect a brighter outlook for the market in the coming year – despite the looming uncertainty of...

The 54.4% property wealth tax no one talks about?

Author: Readers Question

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Amongst all the speculation in the media about expected rises in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT), I’ve...

Tories warn of tax bombshells after Starmer’s doom-laden Budget speech

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

After a speech by Sir Kier Starmer warning that the autumn budget will be ‘painful’, top Tories say that ‘nothing...

Can a limited company be considered a direct descendant for inheritance tax purposes?

Author: Readers Question

19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, my son is in the process of inheriting a residential property from his late grandmother’s estate. He’s exploring the...

Barry’s story – it could have been you!

Author: Mark Alexander

22nd May 2018, 8 years ago | 0

Barry’s story was written by the Mark Alexander back in December 2010. It has since been updated and re-published several...

Property Portfolio Review Spreadsheet – FREE Download

Author: Mark Alexander

1st July 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Our property portfolio review spreadsheet is now available as a free download. This property portfolio review spreadsheet calculates your rental...

So you think your property portfolio is as “Safe as Houses”!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Property investors are passionate about building property portfolios, income and the potential for growth and take a lot of time...

Interesting Landlords Tax Question

Author: Readers Question

20th March 2013, 13 years ago | 7

Malcolm Ingham has raised an interesting landlords tax question “Our son has a mortgage on a leasehold flat which he...

Property Portfolio Review Spreadsheet – FREE Download

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2013, 13 years ago | 7

Our property portfolio review spreadsheet is now available as a free download. This property portfolio review spreadsheet calculates your rental...

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Landlords advice – 10 things landlords should seriously consider before it is too late

Author: Mark Alexander

29th December 2012, 13 years ago | 4

Landlords advice – 10 things landlords should seriously consider before it is too late 1. Know when to stop investing...

Thinking about Legacy Protection as I’m getting married next month :)

Author: Mark Alexander

20th September 2012, 14 years ago | 13

I will get around to talking about legacy protection in this article but first I want to set the scene...

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Buying a property with a regulated tenancy – READERS QUESTION

Author: Readers Question

28th August 2012, 14 years ago | 2

I am considering buying a property with a regulated tenancy. It is occupied by one person who is getting on...