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.
In today’s Budget announcement, the government increased capital gains tax (CGT) rates, with basic rate taxpayers seeing a rise from 10% to 18% and higher…
New research reveals that 77% of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords are holding back on property purchases due to concerns over potential tax increases. With today’s Budget…
Mortgage approvals for house purchases climbed to 65,647 in September, up 1.1% from 64,958 in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of positive growth, according…
An insurer has issued a stark warning about the potential dangers of the growing trend to convert commercial buildings into residential properties, cautioning that poorly…
Propertymark is calling on the UK Government to prioritise Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reform and provide support for landlords to reduce costs and meet…
Leading figures in the property industry, including Paul Shamplina and Ben Beadle, have challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent assertion that individuals earning income from…
New research reveals the top areas in England offering a unique balance of affordable house prices and highly-rated schools, and ideal for buy-to-let investment. Kingston…
New research from the University of Cambridge has uncovered a correlation between the number of Airbnb listings and increased rates of robberies and violent crimes…
Landlords across the UK are bracing for potential tax increases after Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested that those earning income from property and investments do…
As mortgage rates continue to fall, new data from Rightmove’s mortgage tracker report shows a significant improvement in affordability for buyers, particularly first-time homeowners. Average…
New analysis from Yopa, the full-service estate agent, has highlighted the home features that are helping properties sell faster than others on the market. In…
That’s what my tenant client said to me last week in panic mode. They’re a family of 4 consisting of a couple and 2 small…
As more buy-to-let landlords switch to limited company structures for tax savings, industry experts warn that personal assets, including homes and savings, may still be…
At a parliamentary evidence session yesterday, Richard Blakeway, chief of the Housing Ombudsman Service, proposed that landlords who disregard the regulator’s decisions should be compelled…
Recent data from the UK’s largest estate agency group, Lomond, highlights a remarkable trend in the housing market, with Scottish cities dominating the list of…
