by peter littlewood | Feb 20, 2024 | Industry News
Airbnb has expressed its support for a proposal from Housing Secretary Michael Gove to implement a mandatory register of short let landlords in England. Here are the key points of the proposal and reactions from relevant stakeholders: Proposed Measures: Councils will...
by peter littlewood | Feb 20, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
Dorset councillors have recently approved proposals to implement a council tax premium on second homes and to tighten regulations on the existing premium for long-term empty homes. Here are the key points: Council Tax Premiums: Long-term empty and unoccupied...
by peter littlewood | Feb 20, 2024 | Licensing
The proposed selective licensing scheme in Blackpool has sparked concerns among landlords, with Dawn Smith representing a network of landlords warning that the high charges for licensing may be unaffordable without passing the fees onto tenants. Here’s a summary...
by peter littlewood | Feb 20, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
A case involving Michael and Bridget Brown, who attempted to avoid Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) by using a tax avoidance scheme through an unlimited company, has reached its conclusion with the Court of Appeal dismissing their appeal against HMRC. Here are the key...
by peter littlewood | Feb 20, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
Data released by UK Finance indicates a significant decline in new buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage borrowing among older landlords, with the number of such loans decreasing by half in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Here are the key points...
