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BREAKING: wrong time to raise taxes, but I'm going after buy-to-let landlords anyway...

BREAKING: wrong time to raise taxes, but I'm going after buy-to-let landlords anyway...

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In an apparent re-run of Harold Wilsons 1970s investment income tax surcharge, Labour plan to re-introduce such an additional layer of tax to what is termed unearned income�. The Wilson Labour government applied an investment income surcharge of 15% and kept the top rate

Surge in the number of landlords using limited companies

Surge in the number of landlords using limited companies

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According to a recent report by estate agents Hamptons, over the last four years the number of landlords operating their buy to let business through a limited company has doubled. There were 47,400 new buy-to-let companies incorporated in 2021 right across the UK, the figures be

Right to rent checks go digital for British and Irish tenants

Right to rent checks go digital for British and Irish tenants

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Landlords and letting agents will soon be able to carry out quicker https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/updated-advice-for-landlords-on-right-to-rent-checks-due-in-new-year/" right to rent checks on British and Irish citizens. From 6th April, Identification Do

'Think carefully' before going ahead with EPC upgrades, warns expert

'Think carefully' before going ahead with EPC upgrades, warns expert

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An energy expert has sought to reassure landlords that they may not need to spend huge sums retrofitting their properties to raise EPC ratings at least not in the short term. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-type- " data-rt-type="" data-rt-align=""><div><img src="https://upload

Environmental concerns have big impact on rental property ownership

Environmental concerns have big impact on rental property ownership

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Just as residential landlords are contemplating the costs of bringing older properties up to the proposed new standard - very likely EPC band C� required by December 2025 - so too are commercial landlords.<br> See: https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/compulsory-epc

Compulsory EPC band 'C' by 2025 causing confusion

Compulsory EPC band 'C' by 2025 causing confusion

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Compulsory EPC band C by 2025 causing confusion There have been recent confusing reports put out that from 2025, all newly rented properties in England &amp; Wales will be required to have an EPC rating of band C or above. This is somewhat misleading and jum

UK's biggest secret landlord reveals why he's selling up most of his portfolio

UK's biggest secret landlord reveals why he's selling up most of his portfolio

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LandlordZONE sits down with one of Londons most prolific but little-known landlords who has spent 30 years amassing a huge portfolio in the East End and West End areas of the capital. For reasons of privacy, and a desire to remain behind the scenes, he doesnt want to

Paul Shamplina: 'Possession cases will rise in 2022'

Paul Shamplina: 'Possession cases will rise in 2022'

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So, we ended 2021 after twenty-one months since the first Covid lockdown with the new variant, Omicron, spreading fast, and with Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland putting in stricter measures and speculation that England may follow with an announcement early in the New Year.

Opinion: How will small-scale private landlords fare in 2022?

Opinion: How will small-scale private landlords fare in 2022?

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An example of the difficulty of prediction is the conclusion to a detailed study recently published on the private rented sector by the London School of Economics (a study commissioned by the NRLA) Individually and cumulatively, the recent tax changes

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Irish government rows back on failed rent controls

Irish government rows back on failed rent controls

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The Irish government has rowed back on its rent control rules in a bid to bring down rents and boost supply.

Landlord to pay £20,000 after converting house illegally

Landlord to pay £20,000 after converting house illegally

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A Dagenham landlord has been fined more than £20,000 after repeatedly ignoring a planning enforcement notice.

Weaker tenant demand cools off rental market, says Zoopla

Weaker tenant demand cools off rental market, says Zoopla

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Weaker demand and growing affordability pressures have pushed rental growth to a four-year low.

'Fixed term contracts will soon be illegal - are you ready?'

'Fixed term contracts will soon be illegal - are you ready?'

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Landlords are facing one of the private rented sector biggest changes in years when it ends fixed-term tenancy agreements.

Rogue estate agents pay heavy price for ignoring redress scheme

Rogue estate agents pay heavy price for ignoring redress scheme

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Nearly 50 estate agencies were expelled from the Property Redress scheme during a six month period last year, the organisation has revealed

Law Commission rules out major change to security of tenure rules for commercial leases

Law Commission rules out major change to security of tenure rules for commercial leases

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The Law Commission has published an interim report on its initial conclusions about security of tenure for business leases

Why can't all licensing schemes cost just £230 - this NW one does

Why can't all licensing schemes cost just £230 - this NW one does

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Landlords in Wirral might not welcome yet another selective licensing scheme, but a reduced £fee will make it one of the cheapest in UK.

Landlord banned by Tribunal after 'outrageous' safety failings

Landlord banned by Tribunal after 'outrageous' safety failings

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A landlord in Aberdeen has been banned for failing to repair dangerous electrics in his rental property.

BIG SHIFT: Many young landlords 'don't own their own homes'

BIG SHIFT: Many young landlords 'don't own their own homes'

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Growing numbers of young people in the UK now prefer to invest in rental properties than buy their own home, an estate agency has claimed.

Behind every lease, a hidden risk: The rise of subletting scams

Behind every lease, a hidden risk: The rise of subletting scams

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Unauthorized subletting is on the rise, leaving landlords exposed to financial loss and legal issues. Tools like Title Guardian can help monitor properties and alert landlords to suspicious activity. Stay informed and protect your investments.

Will Trump’s tariffs lead to interest rate cuts for borrowers – or will inflation rein them in?

Will Trump’s tariffs lead to interest rate cuts for borrowers – or will inflation rein them in?

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Questions have been raised about whether Trump’s tariffs will be a help or a hindrance to landlords.

Demand for property in Bedford expected to rise following Universal theme park announcement

Demand for property in Bedford expected to rise following Universal theme park announcement

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Rightmove said searches for properties for sale rose sharply on Wednesday following the announcement that a Universal theme park would be built in the area.

Typical price of renting a luxury home edges upwards

Typical price of renting a luxury home edges upwards

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The typical price of renting a luxury property edged up marginally at the beginning of this year, new figures suggest.

Converting commercial property to residential use

Converting commercial property to residential use

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Commercial to residential conversions are creating lots of new investment opportunities for landlords / developers

LandlordZONE Podcast talks to resolution expert about successful tenancies

LandlordZONE Podcast talks to resolution expert about successful tenancies

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Being a landlord means you can sometimes find yourself dealing with challenging tenancy issues.

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments will safeguard possession rights

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments will safeguard possession rights

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A new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill would allow landlords to reclaim their properties if they have served notice before the Bill’s enactment but have to pursue a court order after it is implemented.

Landlords are "subsidised" by public money, claims head of tenant activist group

Landlords are "subsidised" by public money, claims head of tenant activist group

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A member of the tenants’ union Acorn has accused landlords of being “subsidised” by public money.

Rental hotspots are revealed, with West Sussex leading the way

Rental hotspots are revealed, with West Sussex leading the way

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The rental hotspots in England have been revealed, with West Sussex leading the way.

London room rents drop as tenants opt to live outside the capital, reveals SpareRoom

London room rents drop as tenants opt to live outside the capital, reveals SpareRoom

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Room rents in London have fallen by 1% in the last year and now average £982 per month, as many tenants opt to live outside the capital.

Anti-social behaviour affecting tenants and landlords must be tackled, MPs told

Anti-social behaviour affecting tenants and landlords must be tackled, MPs told

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Landlords and councils need to work together on tackling anti-social behaviour and protecting vulnerable tenants, MPs have been told.

Rise in number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements, claims solicitor

Rise in number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements, claims solicitor

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Law firms have reported a significant rise in the number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements with councils or companies who sublet to local authorities.

Rental properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour

Rental properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour

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Properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour as cost-of-living rises mean landlords can lose money on them despite the 20% rent premium.

A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month

A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month

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A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month, according to a new poll.

Government energy schemes leave people living in houses “unfit for human habitation”

Government energy schemes leave people living in houses “unfit for human habitation”

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Government schemes to improve homes by retrofitting wall insulation could become one of the biggest energy efficiency scandals to-date

Landlords encouraged to sell before July to beat the drop and double their portfolios by 2026

Landlords encouraged to sell before July to beat the drop and double their portfolios by 2026

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Landlords are advised to sell lower-performing properties before the Renters' Rights Bill takes effect this summer, as it will bring stricter regulations and increased costs. Selling now could help maximize profits and allow reinvestment in discounted properties, growing portfolios by 2026.

One in ten parents discriminated against during their rental property search

One in ten parents discriminated against during their rental property search

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One in ten parents who rent their home claim to have been discriminated against during their property search because they have children.

Can landlords benefit from President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs?

Can landlords benefit from President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs?

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Landlords searching for buy-to-let mortgages could benefit from President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, which have sparked a drop in mortgage rates.

Number of build-to-rent homes increases 173% in five years

Number of build-to-rent homes increases 173% in five years

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The number of build-to-rent (BTR) homes in the UK has jumped by 173% in the past five years as investment in the sector hit a record high in 2024.

Rent controls will help to protect landlords’ property rights, insists Scottish Government

Rent controls will help to protect landlords’ property rights, insists Scottish Government

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The Scottish Government has insisted that rent controls will help protect landlords’ property rights and support investment while protecting tenants facing cost-of-living pressures and rising energy prices.

Almost half of landlords prefer to buy a doer-upper property

Almost half of landlords prefer to buy a doer-upper property

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Almost half of landlords prefer to buy a doer-upper property, new research has revealed.

Landlords urged to check properties regularly for cannabis farms following two deaths

Landlords urged to check properties regularly for cannabis farms following two deaths

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Landlords in Northumbria have been urged to check their properties regularly for cannabis farms following two deaths as the result of a dangerous drug lab.

Average house price drops £1,575 in March, reveals Halifax data

Average house price drops £1,575 in March, reveals Halifax data

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The average house price of a home in Britain fell 0.5%in March -a drop of £1,575 - putting the average property price at £296,699.

Tax changes stem flow of foreign BTL investors

Tax changes stem flow of foreign BTL investors

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Tax changes have stemmed the flow of overseas house hunters seeking a buy-to-let property or second home in the last five years.

LEGAL landmark case: serving notices on your tenants – get it right first time

LEGAL landmark case: serving notices on your tenants – get it right first time

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Denial of receipt of notices is a recurring theme on the landlord-tenant landscape. This landmark case clarifies matters.