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Industry body warns Welsh government’s two-month rent compensation could backfire

An industry body labels the Welsh government’s proposal of two months’ rent as compensation for eviction as ‘counterproductive.’
Propertymark is urging the Welsh government instead to focus on boosting housing supply rather than penal…

Can Section 21 notice apply to a sitting tenant?

Hi, I bought a property with a sitting tenant who has been residing at the property for over four years before the purchase was completed. New 12 months tenancy agreement contract was given to the tenant following the purchase. The contract has since c…

BTL mortgage rates rise but landlords still benefit – Octane

While buy to let mortgage rates have risen slightly following the Autumn Budget and despite soaring gilt yields, Octane Capital believes the lending landscape remains favourable for UK landlords.
Octane’s analysis found that the average two-year …

I need to sell but there’s a deposit problem?

Hello, I rented out my property many years ago to some tenants. I would now like to sell the property as I need the funds.
However, the tenant is not moving until they receive a court order and bailiff eviction so that they can go to the council and ge…

Should You Hold or Sell? Making the Right Choice for Your Property Portfolio

The decision to hold onto your rental properties or sell them is more critical than ever – landlords everywhere are taking time to weigh up the balance between risk and profit.
The Renters’ Rights Bill, an unpredictable economy

VAT Time Bomb for Property Investors Following Rent to Serviced Accommodation (R2SA) Business Models

For years, the Rent to Serviced Accommodation (R2SA) business model has been championed as a low-cost entry point into property investment. Promoted heavily by property education courses, this strategy involved leasing residential properties, forming L…

How to create a Directors Loan when Incorporating?

Hi, We will be Incorporating a single BTL property into a Ltd company – paying due SDLT and any applicable CGT.
We have about 50% equity in the property and would like for this to be treated as a Director’s Loan within the company.

Government to consult on EPC C rating for the PRS

The UK government is set to finally unveil its long-awaited consultation on new energy efficiency standards for private rented properties.
Plans are expected to include a requirement for all rental homes to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (E…

Roma Finance and HTB unveil new products

Roma Finance has launched RomaPro, a new buy to let funding solution designed for property investors which is available exclusively for special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
RomaPro offers loans from £75,000 to £2 million, enabling investors to transition f…

Roma Finance and HTB unveil new products

Roma Finance has launched RomaPro, a new buy to let funding solution designed for property investors which is available exclusively for special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
RomaPro offers loans from £75,000 to £2 million, enabling investors to transition f…

The UK’s house prices stabilise in December

The average sale price of a home in England and Wales nudged higher in December, increasing by 0.2% to £357,400, research from e.surv reveals.
It says that despite this slight uptick, prices remain around 2% lower than a year ago and 6% below their lat…

Can Section 21 notice apply to a sitting tenant?

BTL mortgage rates rise but landlords still benefit – Octane

I need to sell but there’s a deposit problem?

Should You Hold or Sell? Making the Right Choice for Your Property Portfolio

VAT Time Bomb for Property Investors Following Rent to Serviced Accommodation (R2SA) Business Models

How to create a Directors Loan when Incorporating?

Government to consult on EPC C rating for the PRS

Roma Finance and HTB unveil new products

Roma Finance and HTB unveil new products

The UK’s house prices stabilise in December

RRB – Will it come into effect as proposed or is it just scare tactics?

RRB – Will it come into effect as proposed or is it just scare tactics?

The best London area for rent growth revealed