Tag: Property
Tax for Landlords
Today, the 6th April, marks the start of changes to income tax relief for most Landlords of residential property. Those affected most will be* UK resident individual that lets residential properties in the UK or overseas non-UK resident individual that lets residential properties in the UK individual who let such properties in partnership trustee or […]
New legislation for rental property
Following on from our blog posted back in November regarding Carbon Monoxide, it now seems likely to come into effect from October 2015 that all rental properties will have to be fitted with working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Up until now, Landlords of rental properties have not legally had to provide smoke alarms […]
Let-to-Buy
We’ve all heard of Buy to Let, but did you know there is also the option of Let to Buy finance? Although more recently there has been some movement in the property market, there are still homeowners who are in the difficult position of trying to sell their homes to move away for work, who […]
Preparing your property for Autumn
It’s now that time of year to start making sure your property is as ready for Winter as possible, with temperatures dropping and the weather taking a turn for the worse. A small amount of maintenance now can reduce the risks of problems throughout the Winter months when a minor outstanding job can turn into […]
Top tips for buy-to-let
For many, buy-to-let looks an attractive income investment in a time of low interest rates. But if you are considering investing in property – or improving your returns on a buy-to-let you already own – it’s important to do things right. Do some research Property investing has paid off for many people, both in terms […]
Know your responsibilities
When it comes to renting out properties, you as a Landlord face a host of legal responsibilities. These can range from gas safety, maintaining safe electrical appliances and, if furnished, ensuring furniture meets the required safety standards. There are also a number of recommended activities a landlord should undertake as best practice. Are you aware […]
