Most tenants are likely to be decent people with whom you can maintain a good relationship, however, on occasion you may have to deal with difficult tenants who test your patience. © BearFotos / Shutterstock This can be stressful, tiring
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As a landlord, you should give some serious thought to the advantages and disadvantages of renting out properties furnished and unfurnished © Studio Romantic / Shutterstock There isn’t one clear-cut answer, as there are pros and cons to both options.
Read MoreDespite the government scrapping proposed new energy efficiency standards on rental homes, landlords still have a legal requirement to ensure their properties have an Energy Performance Certificate. Landlord EPC requirements were due to change in 2025, when former Prime Minister
Read MoreNew rules surrounding tax relief for buy-to-let landlords are set to benefit basic rate taxpayers. Under the old rules, mortgage interest was deducted from a landlord’s rental income before calculating the tax. © LuFeTa / Shutterstock Now, new legislation introduces
Read MoreResearch shows houses in multiple occupation are becoming an increasingly popular option for landlords. In 2023, HMOs made up 27% of all buy-to-let properties in the UK, according to data from specialist lender Shawbrook. © GaudiLab / Shutterstock This figure
Read MoreAs a landlord, choosing the right letting agent is important, because the liability for your properties ultimately falls to you. Having someone responsible for managing them on your behalf ensures you remain within the law and maintain a good relationship
Read MorePeople have complained about taxes almost since time began and it has been said that nothing unites the public more than their general dislike of The System. While today’s Council Tax levied on domestic properties isn’t particularly popular, spare a
Read MoreLandlords can expect various changes and developments to come into effect during 2024. While the Renters Reform Bill is set to grab the headlines, other factors are likely to make just as big a difference. © I Wei Huang /
Read MoreThe topic of landlord capital allowances has always been a complex one: capital allowances are permitted tax deductions based on money spent on some fixed assets including property, equipment or selected vehicles. In certain cases, all or some of the
Read MoreBeing a landlord can be a useful way of earning extra income. However, when you’re on the first rung of the ladder, it’s important to learn how to be a good landlord when managing buy-to-let properties. Figuring out how to
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