The government is ruling out any U-turn on the tax changes regarding furnished holiday lettings - despite substantial complaints from Tory...
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There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring Budget for landlords and property investors last month. Although some rumours...
18 April 2024
From: Sponsored Content
A council has agreed a council tax rise of an additional 100% on second home and long-term empty homes, despite widespread...
26 March 2024
From: Breaking News
The tax reliefs enjoyed by landlords running Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) were cut by the Chancellor this month. Some say the...
23 March 2024
From: Tax & Finance
Insurance experts claim there are new issues facing short-let landlords following Airbnb's worldwide ban on the use of security cameras inside...
19 March 2024
From: Breaking News
The Chancellor has rendered hundreds of lettings businesses unviable overnight as a result of his Budget tax clampdown. That’s the view of...
18 March 2024
From: Breaking News
The chief executive of a short lets service says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is wrong to think penalising landlords will help solve...
11 March 2024
From: Breaking News
An activist group is demanding that the lower Capital Gains Tax should apply only to landlords who sell with sitting tenants. In...
08 March 2024
From: Breaking News
A legal firm says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has effectively slashed the value of holiday homes which are sold from April 2025...
08 March 2024
From: Breaking News
In what may appear a surprise to almost everyone, the Generation Rent activist group has described yesterday’s Budget as a “giveaway...
07 March 2024
From: Breaking News
The National Residential Landlords Association has slammed yesterday’s lacklustre Budget as a missed opportunity. Yesterday’s announcements - like to be the last...
07 March 2024
From: Breaking News
The Chancellor has used his Budget to confirm a 2p cut in National Insurance, from April 6. This will take it...
06 March 2024
From: Breaking News
Cardiff council is proposing new measures to help bring long-term empty houses back into use. Tomorrow it’s considering introducing a council tax...
06 March 2024
From: Breaking News
A leader of the Renters Reform Coalition activist lobby has made a specific targeted attack on the motives and honesty of...
04 March 2024
From: Breaking News
One of the biggest parts of buying a holiday home is securing a holiday let mortgage which can differ substantially to...
24 February 2024
From: Agent Advice
If you're thinking of investing in a holiday home this year, there can be a lot to consider. From gathering insight to...
27 January 2024
From: Agent Advice
Labour-controlled Haringey Council in London says the owners of short lets and furnished holiday homes will be forced to pay double...
22 January 2024
From: Breaking News
Thousands of Britons earning from letting their spare room or using parts of their home on platforms like Airbnb could be...
28 December 2023
From: Breaking News
London’s ultra-prime rental market has returned this year to pre-Covid levels for the first time, an agency claims. Beauchamp Estates - using...
05 December 2023
From: Breaking News
HM Revenue and Custoims is running a series of webinars aimed primarily at those new to earning income from property of...
20 October 2023
From: Breaking News
Sweeping tax changes for landlords have been demanded by letting agents group Propertymark. The group has analysed the impact of changes using...
05 September 2023
From: Breaking News
There are only a few days left for landlords to have input to a government consultation on council tax hikes for...
22 August 2023
From: Breaking News
The priority for the majority of landlords is rental income that is paid on time, but there is also the priority...
15 July 2023
From: Agent Advice
A landlord has been ordered to pay more than £1,600 after pleading guilty to an illegal eviction. Grace Young of Derby let...
21 March 2023
From: Breaking News
Campaigners behind the National Empty Homes Week - running until March 5 - are accusing some second home owners of “flipping”...
01 March 2023
From: Breaking News
A new rental market analysis has revealed where in the UK has the highest proportion of private landlords. Benham and Reeves analysed...
10 February 2023
From: Breaking News
This guidance was issued by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities this week. This guidance is in addition to the...
21 January 2023
From: The Big Issues
A new 100-unit Build To Rent scheme in Manchester called The Quarters is being marketed as “pet friendly”. The company behind it,...
17 November 2022
From: Breaking News
An influential new report wants higher taxes for landlords letting holiday properties. The Office for Tax Simplification - a division of HM...
07 November 2022
From: Breaking News
Managing property finances can be hard work, long-winded and stressful. With regulation changes and market volatility, keeping on top of your...
10 September 2022
From: Tax & Finance
Landlord leaders are calling for a change to the Tenant Fees Act to allow renters to be charged for pet damage. Some...
08 July 2022
From: Breaking News
A new survey claims to show the rent differences between furnished and unfurnished homes to let in various cities. For example London...
24 June 2022
From: Breaking News
The number of households taking lodgers has declined in recent years according to new research. The number of homes taking one lodger...
22 June 2022
From: Breaking News
A furniture firm which supplies to some Build To Rent operators has told buy to let landlords to up their game...
25 May 2022
From: Breaking News
Even before the pandemic, we were seeing dramatic changes across the buy-to-let landscape with holiday lets steadily increasing in appeal –...
02 April 2022
From: Top tips & guides
The independent Office for Tax Simplification wants to know how it can make landlords’ tax issues simpler - and it’s started...
17 March 2022
From: Breaking News
Covid-19 has upended most industries, at least for a short while, over the past two years. But the tourism sector has...
19 February 2022
From: Tax & Finance
There are numerous reasons as to why renting is the way forward and how it can bring just as much, if...
15 January 2022
From: Industry Views
High end agency Savills and a London developer have launched apartments in a new Build To Rent scheme costing tenants up...
13 January 2022
From: Breaking News
1. Outdoor space: After nearly two years of restrictions, 2022 will see renters continuing to prioritise outdoor space. For residents of...
08 January 2022
From: The Big Issues
Coventry council is the latest to appeal to private landlords to help it meet its housing obligations. It wants to sign up...
24 September 2021
From: Breaking News
New research shows how the rental premium for a furnished property compares to the cost of furnishing a rental home individually. The...
11 August 2021
From: Breaking News
A supplier to the niche Build To Rent sector claims new research shows private rental tenants happy to pay a premium...
08 July 2021
From: Breaking News
Another new Build To Rent player is emerging - in the unlikely form of the John Lewis Partnership. The company has long...
05 July 2021
From: Breaking News
Investment consultancy Thirlmere Deacon says serviced apartments, typically for visitors, can provide an attractive option for investors right now. Thirlmere Deacon director...
22 June 2021
From: Breaking News
A council is appealing to landlords to help it fulfil a pledge to be a sanctuary to vulnerable refugees. Bristol council has...
21 June 2021
From: Breaking News
If you are furnishing your long-term let or holiday let, a new guide to the best value second hand furniture may...
16 June 2021
From: Breaking News
The Association of Residential Landlords Association - part of Propertymark - has issued guidance to first time landlords letting out property. Check...
10 June 2021
From: Breaking News
A row has blown up in Cheshire over a claim by a student tenant that she pays more rent than the college’s...
10 May 2021
From: Breaking News
An online corporate rental platform says Covid 19 has led to a six-fold increase in demand for medium-term rentals in this...
30 April 2021
From: Breaking News
The Daily Mail is reporting that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to let his Oxfordshire cottage out - and he’s taking...
13 April 2021
From: Breaking News
The closing of a tax loophole which allow some owners of holiday lets to avoid paying council tax does not go...
29 March 2021
From: Breaking News
The government’s much-hyped ‘tax day’ yesterday had - by comment consent - an underwhelming impact on the property sector. However, one tax...
24 March 2021
From: Breaking News
Technology colossus Samsung has teamed up with a Build To Rent provider to create what it calls “next generation neighbourhoods” of...
20 November 2020
From: Breaking News
With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...
29 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...
05 October 2020
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A majority of tenants are looking for unfurnished homes, new research shows. Online property management platform Howsy analysed existing rental property listings...
04 August 2020
From: Breaking News
A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are switching to short-term lets, as a consequence of skewed policy that favours holiday homes...
24 February 2020
From: Breaking News
The tax and regulatory changes introduced in recent years have led to an increase in the number of landlords exiting the...
31 January 2020
From: Breaking News
With the private rented sector continuing to expand, landlords must work hard to get ahead of the competition and attract suitable...
30 January 2020
From: Sponsored Content
When deciding on whether or not to let a property furnished or unfurnished, landlords need to consider their personal circumstances as...
25 September 2019
From: Breaking News
The government has been attacked by a former member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee for its “incoherent” approach...
11 September 2019
From: Breaking News
Whether you are about to acquire a new property or preparing to re-let an existing home, it is helpful to know...
05 September 2019
From: Breaking News
A new online platform dedicated to the buying and selling of income-generating properties has been launched. Powered by Experience Invest, yieldbase allows...
13 August 2019
From: Breaking News
The Tory leadership contest is well underway with just two candidates - Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt - left in the...
28 June 2019
From: Breaking News
The holiday rental market in this country looks set for another busy summer as the weak pound persuades millions to opt for...
21 June 2019
From: Breaking News
Hostmaker, which specialises in managing London properties put on to Airbnb and other short-let platforms, has apologised for causing controversy over...
04 June 2019
From: Breaking News
Controversial short-lets managing agents Hostmaker has defended its latest advertising campaign after once again sparking outrage among some industry professionals for...
28 May 2019
From: Breaking News
A growing number of renters in the capital are looking for longer-term tenancies as home ownership becomes increasingly out of reach...
02 April 2019
From: Breaking News
Brexit uncertainty could lead to a rise in demand for holiday let rental homes, which is potentially good news for landlords...
21 March 2019
From: Breaking News
Whether you are looking to add to your portfolio by acquiring a new property or preparing to re-let any of your...
08 March 2019
From: Breaking News
ARLA Propertymark has compiled some top tips aimed at novice landlords that some experienced buy-to-let landlords may also find useful. Peter Savage,...
01 March 2019
From: Breaking News
Despite the growing popularity of Airbnb and other short-term letting websites, less than 3% of landlords are currently engaged in the informal...
25 February 2019
From: Breaking News
From furniture and lighting to bedding and tabletop items, there is a lot that can be done to improve a property’s...
17 January 2019
From: Breaking News
A 50% council tax increase could be on the way for owners of empty properties across many parts of the country...
07 December 2018
From: Breaking News
While the cost difference between furnished and unfurnished rentals varies across the country, generally speaking you can typically expect to receive...
21 September 2018
From: Breaking News
Construction work is progressing well on a new ultramodern, multimillion pound Build to Rent development on Forth Banks in Newcastle, which...
02 August 2018
From: Breaking News
The government’s plans to change the rules on its ‘rent-a-room’ scheme, which allows people to earn up to £7,500 a year...
01 August 2018
From: Breaking News
While the UK weather continues to defy all expectation, with scorching temperatures raging across the country, the rental market in London...
24 July 2018
From: Breaking News
Whether you are a first-time landlord or have let properties before, there are a number of factors to consider in order...
13 March 2018
From: Breaking News
A generous landlord, who has asked to remain anonymous, has donated one of her rental properties to Jose Ragoobeer, whose family...
02 March 2018
From: Breaking News
With residential property prices in super prime London continuing to fall, an increasing number of would-be purchasers are turning to luxury...
20 February 2018
From: Breaking News
Many buy-to-let landlords are reluctant to sell a tenanted property because it can increase the chances of the sale falling through...
13 February 2018
From: Breaking News
Average rents in prime central London recorded a fall of 3.1% over the course of 2017, but the rate of decline...
31 January 2018
From: Breaking News
Over the past couple of years, private landlords have suffered some disappointing blows compared with other investors, such as the scrapping...
30 October 2017
From: Breaking News
It is currently a challenging time for letting agents, following a raft of changes introduced by the government prompting concern that...
25 September 2017
From: Breaking News
It is currently a challenging time for letting agents, following a raft of changes introduced by the government prompting concern that...
13 September 2017
From: Breaking News
Private landlords are being advised to adopt a more professional approach when it comes to managing their property portfolio, after new...
01 September 2017
From: Breaking News
Average rents continued to fall across many parts of London during the second quarter of the year despite the fact that...
17 August 2017
From: Breaking News
The number of buy-to-let landlords registering to buy property fell last month by 3.7% in England and Wales compared with the...
07 June 2017
From: Breaking News
A landlord has been handed a £16,000 fine because his tenant would not stop playing loud music. Jason Duffield must pay the...
25 May 2017
From: Breaking News
A number of buy-to-let landlords are still unaware, or only vaguely aware, of the changes to mortgage interest relief, despite the...
11 April 2017
From: Breaking News
The past year has been a challenging time for landlords, following a raft of changes introduced by the government, prompting concern...
04 April 2017
From: Breaking News
Landlords with family size homes in East Devon are being urged to rent their properties to vulnerable Syrian refugees after East...
23 March 2017
From: Breaking News
The government’s decision to introduce a raft of changes, including buy-to-let tax hikes, to create what the former chancellor George Osborne...
08 March 2017
From: Breaking News
We as the human race have long since had an affinity with animals, inviting them into our homes and making them...
24 February 2017
From: Sponsored Content
Paragon Bank witnessed a sharp decline in its buy-to-let lending in the final quarter last year following the introduction of more...
30 January 2017
From: Breaking News
With less than just three weeks remaining until the January 31 Self Assessment deadline, buy-to-let landlords are being reminded that there are...
13 January 2017
From: Breaking News
Home staging can not only help to make a property highly desirable, but it can also help to deliver a higher...