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How much landlords will pay under new CGT rules revealed

Changes to capital gains tax (CGT) announced in the recent Autumn Statement will see the average landlord pay up to £1,764 more if they exit the BTL sector in the 2023-24 tax year, research reveals.
That’s according to the London lettings and est…

Rents will continue rising as landlords ‘withdraw’

A lack of rental stock because landlords are leaving the PRS and continued tenant demand will continue pushing up rents, researchers reveal.
The data from TwentyEA also highlight that the average asking price for rent across the UK was sitting at £1,60…

Housing Ombudsman urges social landlords to deal with mould

All social landlords are being urged to tackle complaints relating to damp and mould – and not blame a tenant for their ‘lifestyle’ as being the cause of the issue.
The call has been made by the Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway who …

The Mortgage Market Maze

To fix your mortgage rate or not. That is THE question of 2022, a year of uncertainty in the mortgage market.
Over the past 12 months the Bank Rate has increased 8 times, from 0.1% in November 2021 to 3.0% a year later
The post The Mortgage Market Maze…

The Mortgage Market Maze

To fix your mortgage rate or not. That is THE question of 2022, a year of uncertainty in the mortgage market.
Over the past 12 months the Bank Rate has increased 8 times, from 0.1% in November 2021 to 3.0% a year later
The post The Mortgage Market Maze…

EPC expired with eviction pending?

Hi everyone, We have a tenant whose EPC has expired (a D) but he doesn`t speak to us, not for any good reason, he just hates landlords (he`s told us) and hates us contacting him about the simplest thing. Notice (S 21) has been issued which resulted in …

Buy-to-let product choice for landlords begins to recover

Landlords searching for a new BTL mortgage will find product choice within the lending sector is recovering, research reveals.
According to an analysis by Moneyfacts.co.uk, the overall buy-to-let product availability, both fixed and variable, has risen…

Buy-to-let product choice for landlords begins to recover

Landlords searching for a new BTL mortgage will find product choice within the lending sector is recovering, research reveals.
According to an analysis by Moneyfacts.co.uk, the overall buy-to-let product availability, both fixed and variable, has risen…

Councils are ‘trying to catch landlords out’ with licensing schemes

Licencing schemes are inconsistent across the country with the chair of the Lettings Industry Council accusing councils of ‘trying to catch landlords out’.
Theresa Wallace spoke to the Telegraph after the newspaper filed Freedom of Informat…

Agents can access new model Occupation Contracts ahead of Welsh renting law change

One organisation is providing its letting agent members with access to new model Occupation Contracts ahead of the introduction of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.
That’s when agents, landlords and tenants will see the biggest change to Welsh …

Skipton offers £11m to help landlords with their EPC needs

Skipton has announced it will give 10 free EPC Plus reports for buy-to-let customers with property portfolios – even if just one property is mortgaged with the building society.
At a time when energy costs are rising, Skipton says it is prepared to inv…

7 Things to find when you read your lease

If you’re a long-leaseholder, it is important to understand what your lease terms mean. This article highlights the top 7 things you need to find when you read your lease – and why those things are important to understand. By understanding your l…

Holding Fee Refund?

Hello, I’m a student looking for rental properties next year!
We paid a holding fee of £400 and haven’t yet signed any lease or paid further deposits, however, we found the letting agent seemed a little dodgy and pushing for payments as qui…

Early Repayment Charge?

Hello, I currently have a 5 year fixed BTL mortgage with Leeds building society at 2.14%. I am looking to sell the property although I am being asked for an early repayment charge of £3k.
Given the base rate is now 3%

Early Repayment Charge?

Hello, I currently have a 5 year fixed BTL mortgage with Leeds building society at 2.14%. I am looking to sell the property although I am being asked for an early repayment charge of £3k.
Given the base rate is now 3%

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