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The Benefits of Diversification
Most of us are familiar with the concept of diversification relative to investments within a portfolio. A wide variety of investments are mixed in order…
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The Landlord Knowledge editorial team covers UK buy-to-let and property investment news, policy, regulation, and finance. Our reporting focuses on the issues that matter most to private landlords and property investors across the UK.
Headed by Leon Hopkins, author of The Landlord's Handbook.
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Buy to Let tax changes
From 2020 income tax on buy to let properties will be charged on turnover and credit for tax on mortgage interest will be limited to…
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Longer Tenancies the Norm – Without Legislation
Just over a year ago, in the run-up to the general election, both the main parties were looking at extending the length of tenancies – the…
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Landlord Insurance Information
How much do you know about Right to Rent? In this video , Paul Shamplina, Founder of Landlord Action guides you through all you need…
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The Typical Landlord
Mention landlords to the general public and it is a safe bet that one of two images will spring to mind, reflecting what the popular…
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Landlord Tax Changes
George Osborne is facing opposition to the landlord tax changes he introduced in the budget from his own Cabinet colleagues, amongst others including a petition…
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Alternative Bespoke Finance Investment
There is an old saying that there are few bank managers who have lost their jobs by saying ‘No’ to potential borrowers. So the fact…
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As Clear As Glass
Broken windows are a cause of great contention between landlords and tenants; they also make a good property look run-down and can be a security…
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Tenancy Deposit Scheme Links To HMRC
Many landlords felt that tenancy deposit protection schemes were unnecessary; that most were good landlords and this landed them with even greater bureaucracy; some landlords…
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One Bedroom Apartments Popular With Investors
One Bedroom Apartments Popular With Investors The demand for one bedroom apartments in the UK accelerated substantially in September. The latest Landbay Rental Index shows…
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Rogue Landlords – Again
To view the times article click here Am I the only one struck by the fact that despite the rich diversity of our amazing language,…
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I Like My Tenant – But Not Her Partner
A landlord rang me recently. He had a fairly new tenant, as the tenancy had only been running a few weeks. The tenant was a…
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Universal Credit Revisited
The Department of Work and Pensions have released statistics that show that 112,180 people were claiming Universal Credit on 13th August. This was later…
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Landlord Licensing Fair – Re Across The Mersey
I have had some experience of selective licensing and know the amount of ill-will this generated with landlords who previously had worked well with the…
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Autumn Leaves Landlords Extra Work
From the official calendar’s point of view, Autumn started on 21st September. Psychologically though, the 1st of October as we enter the fourth quadrant of…
