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Published: 07 June 2023

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YOUR NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO THE CURRENT RATES AND ALLOWANCES

There have been lots of changes to the way landlords are taxed over the last few years, creating plenty of confusion and leaving some questioning whether buy-to-let is a worthwhile investment.

The answer is very much a personal choice, but having complete clarity is a great place to start when deciding on your future.

Whether you already own a rental property, or you're planning to buy or sell one, the changes in policy affect:

• Stamp duty land tax

• Mortgage interest relief

• Income tax

• Capital gains tax

• Corporation tax

So if you want to be completely sure of the latest rules and claim back every allowable expense, this week's blog is for you.

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Published: 07 June 2023

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DISCOVER THE TACTICS THAT MAKE BUY-TO-LET STILL WORTH IT IN 2023

“Is buy-to-let still worth it?” Hardly a day goes by when someone doesn’t ask us that question.

For a lot of people, the answer is no. Changing lettings law and tax rules have caused many landlords to drop out and sell up, particularly if rent is their main or only source of income.

But here's the thing: many private landlords are still actively expanding their portfolios, and

large corporations are starting to invest heavily in rental homes. So why is that?

Well, they're embracing change, and forward-thinking investors are building strong and profitable strategies around the new factors affecting buy-to-let, including: 

• Tighter financing and lending rules.

• The rise of energy-conscious tenants.

• New opportunities with the Renters (Reform) Bill.

• A switch from short-term yields to building long-term wealth.

• Competition from corporate landlords.

Another huge change in the lettings world is that almost half of landlords are now aged 40 or under. So let's look at how a new generation is planning a bright future with buy-to-let.

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Published: 17 May 2023

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HOW TO FIX CONFLICTS AND DISPUTES WITHOUT LOSING YOUR HEAD

What's your biggest fear about being a landlord? For many, it's the prospect of getting locked in a lengthy dispute with their tenants while trying to keep their cool.

It’s rare for any landlord or tenant to set out looking for conflict, but sometimes the unexpected causes disagreements and discord. And when a problem strikes, having the tools to deal with it quickly and effectively can truly preserve your sanity.

From proactive measures to reactive steps, it’s worth getting a handle on things like:

• Setting your property and tenancies up to be problem-free.

• Disputes over damages and security deposits.

• Handling neighbour and nuisance issues.

• Getting late and unpaid rent back on track.

• Serving notice and evictions.

The good news is that, with the right info to hand, tackling issues is less stressful than you might think. So, let's look at how you can fix conflicts and disputes without losing your head.  

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Published: 28 April 2023

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HOW TO CREATE THE BUY-TO-LET NICHE THAT’S PERFECT FOR YOU

Buy-to-let is undergoing a massive transformation right now. Poor-quality homes are getting squeezed out by tightening legislation, and short-term profiteering has fallen away through changing tax laws. As a result, many landlords have sold up.

But if you're in it for the long term, buy-to-let can still be a highly profitable route to financial security, particularly if you can serve an overlooked segment of the local rental market.

Finding a speciality has many sides to it, including:

• Identifying gaps in the market

• Looking beyond appearances

• Playing to your strengths

• Becoming a popular figure

• Targeting the very best tenants

There’s plenty to unpack, and we’ve broken it down here into snackable chunks of inspiration and expertise to give you a head start on creating the perfect niche.

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