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Capital gains tax rise hits investors as stamp duty hike pressures landlords

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...

30/10/2024

Landlords pause property purchases over tax concerns ahead of Budget

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...

30/10/2024

Mortgage approvals rise for fourth consecutive month

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...

29/10/2024

Office-to-home conversions could create uninhabitable properties

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...

29/10/2024

Propertymark urges government to reform Stamp Duty and support landlords

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...

28/10/2024

Landlords ARE working people: Industry pushes back on PM’s claims

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...

28/10/2024

Areas in England that offer best value house prices and quality education

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...

25/10/2024

Airbnb rentals linked to rise in robberies and violent crime in London, study reveals

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...

25/10/2024

Landlords fear tax hikes after PM claims they don’t ‘work’ for income

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...

25/10/2024

Mortgage rates drop, boosting affordability for first-time buyers

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...

24/10/2024

Functional home features driving faster sales in today’s housing market

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...

24/10/2024

Limited company landlords face personal risks despite tax benefits

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...

23/10/2024

Landlords who ignore regulator should repay rent, says Ombudsman chief

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...

23/10/2024

Scottish cities top UK housing market rise with Birmingham leading the way in England

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...

21/10/2024

Landlords shift to limited companies to capitalise on tax advantages

Landlords across the UK are setting up limited companies at an unprecedented rate to take advantage of more favourable tax conditions. Research from Hamptons reveals...

21/10/2024

Landlords urged to share views in global energy efficiency survey

Landlords across the UK are being called upon to participate in an international survey conducted by the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) to assess...

18/10/2024

Budget cuts could lead to soaring court delays, senior officials warn

Court delays in the UK could significantly increase if proposed spending cuts are implemented in the upcoming Budget, senior officials have warned. Housing and Justice...

18/10/2024

Landlords welcome exclusion of buy-to-let properties from CGT increase

Landlords have expressed relief following reports that the anticipated rise in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) will not apply to buy-to-let properties, alleviating fears of a...

17/10/2024

South East emerges as prime region for landlords embracing ‘Rent to Rent’ model

As the ‘guaranteed rent’ or ‘rent to rent’ model becomes increasingly popular among private rental investors, new analysis by London lettings and estate agent Benham...

16/10/2024

UK house prices rise for sixth consecutive month as market confidence grows

The UK housing market continues its upward trend with house prices increasing by 1.5% month-on-month in August 2024, reaching an average of £292,924. This marks...

16/10/2024

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Landlords earning over £50,000 a year have just 12 months before a major tax reporting overhaul comes into force.

Buy-to-let Property News, Tax

12/08/2025

Landlords face 12-month countdown to new digital tax rules with heavy fines for late filing

Landlords earning over £50,000 a year have just 12 months before a major tax reporting overhaul comes into force. From April 2026, quarterly digital tax…

One in five new buy-to-let companies formed in the UK this year has at least one non-UK national shareholder.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

11/08/2025

Foreign landlords drive record buy-to-let company growth despite rent slowdown

One in five new buy-to-let companies formed in the UK this year has at least one non-UK national shareholder-up from just 13% in 2016-according to…

A landlord group in Scunthorpe has lost its legal bid to block a selective licensing scheme.

Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing

11/08/2025

Scunthorpe landlords warn licensing scheme will raise rents and cut supply

A landlord group in Scunthorpe has lost its legal bid to block a selective licensing scheme, warning it will push up rents and force some…

Over 1 million rental homes could become unlawful to let under proposed decency rules

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

07/08/2025

Over 1 million rental homes could become unlawful to let under proposed decency rules

More than one in five private rented homes in England would fall foul of proposed new legal standards, as ministers push ahead with reforms that…

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

07/08/2025

House prices edge up as landlords focus on Northern growth hotspots

UK house prices rose by 0.4% in July, lifting the average property price to £298,237-an increase of £1,080 in just one month, according to Halifax….

Landlords shift strategy as buy-to-let investors eye office space for higher yields

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

07/08/2025

Landlords shift strategy as buy-to-let investors eye office space for higher yields

Professional landlords are making a bold move into the commercial sector, with new data showing a dramatic rise in applications for office space projects across…

Landbay trims buy-to-let mortgage rates and unveils new holiday-let MUFB deals, offering more flexibility for investors reshaping portfolios.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

06/08/2025

Limited company buy-to-let: Landlords 3x more confident with broker support

Landlords incorporating their portfolios into limited companies are three times more confident when using a broker versus going direct to a lender, according to new…

Landlords may be watching rental income rise-but tenants are struggling to keep up.

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

06/08/2025

Renters abandon deposit saving as rent rises bite

Landlords may be watching rental income rise-but tenants are struggling to keep up. New data shows just 17% of UK renters are currently saving for…

A third of UK letting agents say small landlords are already quitting the rental market-citing the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

05/08/2025

More small landlords quit UK rental market as reform fears grow

A third of UK letting agents say small landlords are already quitting the rental market-citing the Renters’ Rights Bill as a key factor-sparking fresh fears…

UK landlords are bracing for sweeping regulatory changes as the Renters Rights Bill edges closer.

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

05/08/2025

Landlords face tighter scrutiny as ombudsman and PRS database loom

England’s landlords are bracing for sweeping regulatory changes as the Renters’ Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law-ushering in a mandatory national landlord register and…

The Mortgage Works streamlines landlord lending with new limited company DIP

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

01/08/2025

House prices rise in July as buyers regain confidence

UK house prices crept up 0.6% in July, lifting the annual growth rate to 2.4%, according to Nationwide. But while the modest uptick signals a…

The future of Build-to-Rent (BTR) took centre stage in London last week.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

31/07/2025

Build to rent growth accelerates worldwide

Build to Rent isn’t just transforming the UK’s rental sector - it’s becoming a global movement. New figures from Inventory Base show completions rising sharply…

Buy-to-let lending in the Midlands and northern England captured nearly half of all mortgaged purchases in the first half of this year.

Buy-to-let Property News, Finance

31/07/2025

Buy-to-let mortgage rates fall again as TMW trims limited company deals

The Mortgage Works (TMW) is lowering selected buy-to-let and limited company buy-to-let mortgage rates from Friday 1 August, offering landlords some relief after months of…

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

31/07/2025

Property sales pick up pace as residential landlords weigh market timing

Residential transactions climbed in June 2025, with 93,530 completions recorded across the UK-marking a 13% rise on the month, according to HMRC. For landlords, the…

UK rental stock increased 25% in late 2025 as tenants paused moves ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act, easing pressure for landlords despite reform fears.

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

29/07/2025

Rents increase again in July as landlords face rising costs and reform uncertainty

Average monthly rents climb to £1,313 in July 2025, the seventh consecutive monthly rise, according to HomeLet’s latest Rental Index. While growth is slowing, the…

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