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Landlords must use new digital tax software, the Chancellor confirms

Landlords must use new digital tax software, the Chancellor confirms

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Landlords will have to use the new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment system, the Chancellor has confirmed.

Spring statement misses opportunity for landlords

Spring statement misses opportunity for landlords

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The Spring Statement proved a missed opportunity for landlords and stamp duty, it has been suggested.

Tenants warned to know their rights after Chancellor announces more new homes

Tenants warned to know their rights after Chancellor announces more new homes

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Tenants have been warned to know their rights following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement of a £2billion investment in 18,000 new social and affordable homes.

Scottish landlords weigh rent hikes against void risks

Scottish landlords weigh rent hikes against void risks

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Scottish landlords advised to balance rent increases with potential void periods post-cap removal; market conditions and tenant challenges considered.

Concerns raised about whether new planning reforms go far enough to address housing shortage

Concerns raised about whether new planning reforms go far enough to address housing shortage

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Concerns about whether new planning reforms go far enough to address the country’s housing shortage have been raised by estate agents.

Labour pressured to remove guarantor rights for landlords

Labour pressured to remove guarantor rights for landlords

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Homelessness charities are requesting amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill that would severely limit landlords’ right to use guarantor agreements

Inflation dips to 2.8%, boosting hopes of interest rate cuts

Inflation dips to 2.8%, boosting hopes of interest rate cuts

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Inflation has dipped, boosting mortgage borrowers’ hopes of more interest rate cuts.

Average asking rents have risen to £557 a week, new Foxton figures have revealed.

Average asking rents have risen to £557 a week, new Foxton figures have revealed.

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Average asking rents have risen to £557 a week, new Foxton figures have revealed.

Flat sales stall amid lack of meaningful progress on unsafe cladding repairs, estate agents warn

Flat sales stall amid lack of meaningful progress on unsafe cladding repairs, estate agents warn

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Many flat sales are stalling due to a lack of meaningful progress on unsafe cladding repairs, estate agents have warned.

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REFORMS: 'Rethink your plans on Section 21 evictions' landlord tells MPs

REFORMS: 'Rethink your plans on Section 21 evictions' landlord tells MPs

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Successful landlord and property developer Kathy Miller has urged the government to rethink its plans to abolish Section 21 or face a big rise in court cases and spiralling bills for unpaid rent and property damage. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-type- " data-rt-type="" data-rt-a

Chancellor 'planning tax raid on landlords' to plug �50bn hole in public finances

Chancellor 'planning tax raid on landlords' to plug �50bn hole in public finances

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Landlords could be hit with a rise in capital gains tax (CGT) along with cuts in reliefs and allowances as part of the Chancellors autumn statement due on November 17th. According to a report inhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/" https://www.telegraph.c

LATEST: Bankrupt landlord jailed over failure to declare HMO property income

LATEST: Bankrupt landlord jailed over failure to declare HMO property income

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A bankrupt landlord in the Midlands has been jailed for eight months after failing to tell the Official Receiver about an HMO property he owned in Coventry. The house at 35 Walsgrave Road, Coventry, which yielded a rent of �1,900 a month for Sukhi Sanghera, was not flagged up b

Interest rates have gone up, but here's why Landlords don't need to panic

Interest rates have gone up, but here's why Landlords don't need to panic

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Landlords have been under a lot of pressure recently, with interest rates going up, house prices dropping, and changes in government, anxiety levels have been at an all-time high. But despite the current state of affairs, we still have options to help us get through this patch without panic

Gove returns to Government and re-commits to the Renters' Reform Bill

Gove returns to Government and re-commits to the Renters' Reform Bill

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Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, Michael Gove, has reaffirmed his department's commitment to reforming the private rented sector (PRS). It will follow closely the recommendations in the Governments pol

INTERVIEW: Why one of UK's biggest PRS landlords sold off their properties

INTERVIEW: Why one of UK's biggest PRS landlords sold off their properties

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Scots entrepreneurs Graeme and Leanne Carling were one of the most successful landlords of the late noughties, taking advantage of the weakness in the property market following the global financial crash to build a bricks-and-mortar empire worth �200 million. This made their co

Serco offers attractive deal to landlords for asylum housing

Serco offers attractive deal to landlords for asylum housing

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Serco offers landlords guaranteed rent, free maintenance, and no void periods in five-year leases to house asylum seekers.

LATEST: New Housing Minister is a landlord as Gove clears out Truss appointees

LATEST: New Housing Minister is a landlord as Gove clears out Truss appointees

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Landlords might have found themselves an ally in the newest minister at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Lucy Frazer - the latest MP to join returning boss https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/tag/michael-gove/" target="_blank" Mic

Firms involved in �2.4 million property investment scam are shut down

Firms involved in �2.4 million property investment scam are shut down

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A group of companies involved in substantial property investment scams has been wound up by the High Court and an official received appointed to liquidate the four firms involved. These are Sentor Solutions Commercial Ltd , Fabcourt Deve

False Statements By Tenants

False Statements By Tenants

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Ending a residential tenancy on the ground of "false statement by the tenant "The Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Housing Act 1996 makes provision for the possession of residential properties let under Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies.However

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Running a Successful Bed &amp; Breakfast Guest HouseRunning a successful Bed &amp; Breakfast Business from the comfort of your own home has many advantages and rewards as far as being self employed is concerned:</

Taking in a Lodger

Taking in a Lodger

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Taking in a LodgerIf you're considering taking a lodger there are some important things to think about first. Most of its common sense, but its a good idea plan carefully and get things right.[list type='3'] <ul <li Taking in Lodgers is a good way to earn extr

Section 8 Notices

Section 8 Notices

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Obtaining Possession Using Section 8 NoticesThis article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property using the Section 8 procedure.Section 8 is a breach of contract court procedure.There are 17 grounds for possession listed in the Housing Acts 1988 &amp; 199

Get Notice Dates Right

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How do I Ensure Notice Dates are Correct?Landlords and letting agents, at various times during a tenancy, may need to serve legal notices on their tenants.It is vital that not only do you complete and serve the notice in such as way that it is valid, but that you can

Section 21 Notices

Section 21 Notices

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Obtaining Possession - Section 21 Notices: This article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property in the most efficient way. You may just want your property back for your own use, or to sell, or you may be having problems with the tenant, such as re