With increasing legislation, tighter compliance rules and growing pressure on landlords across the private rental sector managing a property yourself has never been more complex. Many landlords start out believing self management will save money or offer more control....
It is now a decade since George Osborne’s 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge on additional properties came into force in April 2016. At the time, the policy was framed as a brake on buy-to-let investment, designed to cool an over-heating market and level the...
The Renters’ Rights Act has reshaped the rules of the private rented sector — and there is a hard transitional deadline that catches every existing landlord. Miss it, and you face a potential £7,000 fine and a structural block on your ability to recover...
After a prolonged period of delays, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment is now being introduced. This government digitisation initiative requires sole traders (not limited companies) who meet certain income thresholds (explained below) to maintain...
Remortgaging shouldn’t feel like a headache but with shifting incomes, changing property values and stricter lending rules, it can sometimes be more complicated than simply hunting for a better rate. With many fixed-rate and introductory deals ending in 2026, now is...
The long-awaited Renters Rights Bill has officially cleared its final stage in Parliament, marking a major milestone for the private rented sector in England. On the 22nd October 2025, MPs approved the final version of the Bill, paving the way for it to receive Royal...
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