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HMRC clarifies 259,000 landlords affected by MTD from April
More than a quarter of a million landlords will need to comply with Making Tax Digital from 6 April, HMRC has confirmed – almost double…
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Paragon bank cuts buy-to-let rates as landlords eye better mortgage deals
Paragon Bank has announced significant rate reductions on its buy-to-let mortgage products, offering landlords a timely opportunity to secure competitive deals. Rates now start from…
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Lawyer casts doubt on cost estimates for Renters’ Rights Bill reforms
A leading property lawyer has criticised government calculations that suggest the Renters’ Rights Bill will cost landlords just £12 per rented property annually. David Smith,…
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Rents and house prices rise, leaving renters and buyers under pressure
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that both private rents and house prices continue to climb, posing challenges for renters…
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Rent arrears reach new high as landlords face increasing shortfalls
As the average rent arrears claim reaches £2,064 in Q3 2024, UK landlords are experiencing a notable rise in shortfalls on unpaid rent, according to…
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Labour vows to tackle rogue letting agents with industry regulation
Labour has pledged to introduce regulation for estate and letting agents to eliminate unqualified and unscrupulous operators who tarnish the sector and often cost landlords…
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Prime Minister sparks backlash with claim landlords don’t “work” for their income
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent comments on who qualifies as a “working person” have stirred up concern among landlords, fearing they may soon face a…
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Chancellor expected to spare buy-to-let landlords from capital gains tax increase
The Chancellor is reportedly planning to leave capital gains tax (CGT) rates on second homes and buy-to-let properties unchanged in the upcoming budget, alleviating fears…
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Propertymark urges government to address rental housing demand in Renters' Rights Bill
The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament, sparking debate on how well it balances the needs of landlords, tenants, and letting…
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UK rental market surges as house prices inch higher
Private rental prices across Great Britain surged by 8.4% in the year to August, reaching an average of £1,286, according to the latest data from…