By April 2021 there were 2,333 buy-to-let mortgage products on offer - more than at any point since the start of the pandemic. Also, in the three months to 31 May 2021, the average interest rates for residential landlords had [...]
Owning and letting out a holiday home, otherwise known as a furnished holiday let (FHL), has always been a popular way of investing and earning income. Not only do FHLs enjoy many tax advantages over normal residential let properties, owners [...]
Earlier this year, a new rule requiring capital gains tax on UK residential property to be reported and paid to HMRC within 30 days kicked in. From 6 April 2020, anyone making a taxable gain from the sale of an [...]
Historically, landlords have enjoyed generous income and capital gains tax reliefs which helped make residential property an attractive investment for those looking to add to their monthly incomes or provide for retirement. But over the years the Treasury has eroded [...]
From 6 April 2020, HMRC is proposing three significant changes which will potentially increase the capital gains tax paid on the disposal of any residential property by an individual. These include (1) Letting relief, (2) Final-period exemption and (3) the [...]
For many people with money to invest, property feels like one of the few opportunities that can provide a reliable, substantial return over time. The lack of housing has led to a corresponding demand in the rental sector, with an [...]
First time buyers in England, Northern Ireland - and for a short time in Wales - were the biggest winners in the most recent shake-up to affect property taxes in Autumn Budget 2017. How has devolution affected what tax you [...]
Whether you own 1 or 50 let properties, you need to be aware of the tax changes that have already started to take effect - and which will accelerate over the coming years. Read our guide for individual landlords on [...]
