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What would you change about tax?

Tuesday 22 March, 2022

Categories: government and politics tax

While tax may not be any landlord’s favourite subject, it is something that affects us all. What would you change about the tax process? …

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Buy to let investment approach from America

Tuesday 15 March, 2022

Category: buy to let mortgages

A new investment approach has arrived in the UK and reportedly promises landlords high returns with lower risks.…

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Phase 2 of PRA underwriting changes

Wednesday 09 March, 2022

Categories: buy to let mortgages portfolio landlords

Reflecting on the underwriting rules which came into effect on 30th September 2017, how they affected buy to let lending and the impact on portfolio landlords. …

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Could mortgage affordability be set to change?

Tuesday 08 March, 2022

Category: property market

The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee could be set to change the way it assesses affordability of mortgages.…

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Are short term lets the way forward?

Tuesday 01 March, 2022

Categories: holiday lets covid

Airbnb has reported that short let business is back to almost pre-Covid 2019 levels in cities, and that the boost has come from longer stays. …

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PRS demand continues to outpace supply

Tuesday 01 March, 2022

Category: prs

Demand for rental homes continues to outpace supply according to new data from the NRLA. …

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Property tops 2022 investment poll

Tuesday 22 February, 2022

Categories: prs property market

1 in 3 adults put investing in property as the top investment choice for their money in 2022…

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Cladding relief must include portfolio landlords

Tuesday 22 February, 2022

Categories: government and politics portfolio landlords law

NRLA battle for support for landlords in cladding relief amendments to Building Safety Bill…

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230,000 new private rentals needed from UK landlords annually

Monday 21 February, 2022

Categories: prs property market

A new report, commissioned by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), has revealed that the UK needs almost 230,000 new private rented homes each year.…

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EPC guidance wanted by landlords

Tuesday 15 February, 2022

Categories: epc prs

Landlords are calling for more guidance on how to upgrade their properties to meet EPC requirements.…

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Cycle of Housing Minister continues

Tuesday 15 February, 2022

Category: government and politics

What will the newest housing minister bring to the role, with his post held by 11 in just 12 years?…

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‘Levelling up’ leaves landlords wanting

Tuesday 08 February, 2022

Categories: government and politics prs

The Government’s ‘Levelling up’ plan has been revealed by Secretary Michael Gove, it has left landlords feeling somewhat deflated.…

BTL products reach new heights

Tuesday 01 February, 2022

Category: buy to let mortgages

2022 began with over 3,500 buy to let products on offer to landlords, how do you pick the right one?…

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2021, year of the limited company

Tuesday 25 January, 2022

Record numbers of limited companies were incorporated last year with the sole purpose of holding buy to let properties. What does this mean for the sector? …

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No planned support for EPC targets

Tuesday 18 January, 2022

Categories: epc second charge

It appears that landlords may have to cover the costs of the government’s EPC proposals with no additional help. …

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Gove closes tax loophole

Tuesday 18 January, 2022

Categories: government and politics holiday lets tax

The government has made a move to close a tax loophole for owners of second homes.…

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Single room rentals rocket

Tuesday 28 December, 2021

Categories: prs property market hmo

Demand for single-room rentals has rocketed recently with confidence on the rise, will new variant concerns allow the trend to continue? …

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£10k EPC price tag for landlords unrealistic

Tuesday 28 December, 2021

Category: epc

NRLA and Propertymark share voice of criticism for EPC targets discussed by government for the private rental sector.…

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