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Landlords will soon have to take responsibility for Britain’s ONE MILLION hazardous homes as new laws crack down on unsafe conditions New rules will mean tenants can sue landlords if their homes are unfit to live in Some 1m properties are currently considered having ‘category 1’ hazards This means they present a ‘serious risk to … Read more
Revealed: Hundreds of thousands of landlords have sold up since George Osborne’s controversial tax changes were introduced There are some 222,570 fewer landlords now than in 2017, a drop of 8 per cent It follows the phasing out of mortgage interest tax relief for landlords The amount of rented homes available has remained broadly the … Read more
Ten tips for buy-to-let: the essential advice for property investors Our buy-to-let guide explains the essentials of property investment Regularly update guide explains how to assess investments and make a profit Learn about the best locations to invest in property, buy-to-let mortgages, rental yields and what tax changes mean for landlords and investors By Simon … Read more
Housing was a huge policy debate during the election and the private rented sector was no exception. Both major parties put forward proposals to shake up the sector and though landlords may be breathing a collective sigh of relief that they’ve been spared the prospect of Labour rent controls, many will still be braced for … Read more
Labour’s plans to pull capital gains tax rates in line with income tax could see some landlords pay a 50 per cent tax rate when they sell up. A hike in capital gains tax rates on property from the current maximum of 28 per cent to income tax rates of up to 50 per cent … Read more
Letting agents have claimed that recent legislation banning them from charging renters upfront fees has resulted in a swathe of landlords hiking rents. In a report issued this week letting agent trade body ARLA Propertymark said the number of agents reporting they had seen rents rise hit the highest figure on record in June, up … Read more
The capital gains tax rule change that could cost accidental landlords thousands when they sell up Private residence relief to be cut from 18 months to nine months from next year The changes could affect over half a million landlords when they come to sell Government is also scaling back lettings relief By Will Kirkman … Read more
Times may be tougher for Britain’s landlords but new figures suggest the blow of selling up for many has been softened by years of house price gains. Figures released today from estate agents Hamptons International show that landlords who sold a buy-to-let property in England and Wales last year did so for £79,770 more than … Read more