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July’s rental data from HomeLet reveals London outpacing the rest of the UK with a 1.7% monthly increase, pushing average rents to approximately £1,650. This contrasts with a 1.1% rise outside Greater London, where average rents stand near £1,170. The London rental market is show
July’s rental data from HomeLet shows London outpacing the rest of the UK with a 1.7% monthly increase, pushing average rents in the capital to approximately £1,740. This contrasts with a 1.1% rise outside Greater London, where rents averaged £1,170. The year-on-year figures reve
Landlords earning over £50,000 annually from personally held properties must submit their tax returns within two days. This deadline applies specifically to sole traders and individuals whose combined self-employment and rental income exceeds this threshold. Missing it could trig
UK landlords with personal property income exceeding £50,000 face a tight deadline in just two days to comply with new tax filing requirements. This threshold specifically targets those earning over £50,000 from property rental in their personal capacity, including sole traders w
A council’s proposal to charge private landlords £1,050 for a selective licence signals a notable shift in local authority revenue strategies. This fee is on the higher side compared to many existing schemes across England, where selective licensing charges typically range betwee
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is consulting on an Article 4 direction targeting small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) accommodating three to six residents. This would strip landlords of permitted development rights to convert family homes into such HMOs without planni
Recent rulings from the First-tier Tribunal have exposed a blind spot in how many tax advisers, lawyers and lenders approach landlord incorporation. The issue centres on refinancing at the point of incorporation, which can disqualify landlords from claiming full Incorporation Rel
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is consulting on introducing Article 4 controls that would require planning permission for converting family homes into small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) with three to six occupants. This change would remove permitted development righ
The recent First-tier Tribunal ruling has exposed a blind spot in how many tax advisers, lawyers and lenders handle landlord incorporation. Refinancing a property portfolio at the point of incorporation can undermine the availability of full Incorporation Relief, leading to unexp
July’s UK house price data from Nationwide shows growth continuing to slow, with annual gains dropping from 2.2% in June to 1.8%. The monthly increase was a mere 0.1%, pushing the average home price to £277,542. This signals a market that is largely flat after adjusting for seaso
A new maintenance reporting plan aimed at small landlords promises to bring clarity to repair management through time-stamped records tracking issues from initial report to resolution. This could be a useful tool for landlords who often juggle multiple properties without the reso
A new maintenance reporting service aimed at small landlords promises to improve transparency and accountability in property upkeep. The free plan provides time-stamped records for each repair issue, tracking progress from the initial report through to resolution. This level of d
