Stamp Duty

Government pricing out first time buyers. Read full article.

Landlord will Increase Rents

to cover the cost of mortgage rate rises. Read full article.

Non Domicile Status Review

many tax avoidance schemes use this loophole. Read full article.

Campaign against Landlords

who allow their tenants to misbehave. Read full article.

Tax Gains and Losses

CGT will affect many landlords in the future. Read full article.

Student Buy-to-Let

might be worth it? Read full article

Opportunities for new investors as “old” landlords sell up

There have been a number of reports in the press recently of a downturn in buy to let, promted by rising interest rates and ever-increasing property prices. There have also been reports of an increase in the number of landlords leaving the market to cash in on their property investments.

However, according to Leaders one of the UK’s largest independently owned letting specialists – buy to let is still a sound investment in the long term, and landlords who are choosing to sell up now are creating many excellent opportunities for those considering entering the market or those planning to increase their existing portfolios.

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Understanding Business Tenancies - PainSmith Solicitors Legal Advisor

PainSmith Solicitors Legal Advisor 22 June 2007

Many agents and landlords fail to understand the key differences between a commercial or business tenancy and a residential tenancy. This matter is becoming increasingly important as individuals work-life balance changes and more flexible working practices are adopted. Frustratingly, the law has failed to keep pace with such changes in lifestyle and finds itself lagging behind society in this area.

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