More students choosing home instead of halls An increasing number of students are swapping halls for home as fees and the cost of living bite, according to Unite Group. The UK’s biggest student landlord reports that at lower-tariff providers (those that accept lower...
Landlord possession claims dropped 7.8% in 2025 despite the approaching removal of Section 21, research reveals. According to Inventory Base, there were 91,093 claims issued during the year, compared with 98,766 in 2024. The fall comes ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act...
The government admits the higher rates of stamp duty on additional dwellings are designed to penalise landlords while supporting first-time buyers. In the 2024 Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the stamp duty surcharge on additional homes would...
Reform UK will pledge to scrap the Renters’ Rights Act if it wins the next general election, with deputy leader Richard Tice arguing the law is already reducing supply and pushing up rents. The Act secured Royal Assent in October after it was introduced by former...
There are lots of ways to be a landlord. You might rent out a property for some extra cash on the side, or manage a portfolio of rental homes as your main source of income. Whatever your landlord income looks like, you need to be clear on which taxes apply to...
Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from self-employment and property are being urged to act now with two months left to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. From 6 April 2026, those eligible will need to use recognised software to...
Burnham proposes compulsory purchase orders for private rented sector The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has called for compulsory purchase orders for private rented sector (PRS) homes that are non-decent. Speaking at the Resolution Foundation’s Unsung...
Green Party leader calls for rent controls The Green Party leader has claimed “landlords can charge whatever they want” as he calls for rent controls to be introduced. In an interview on the BBC, Zach Polanski claimed Mayors should have the power to cap rents. The...
Claims 'most landlords' are unprepared for May's Renters Rights Act legislation Three-quarters of landlords have made no preparations for the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, as the Renters’ Rights Act reforms approach in May, research by inventory...
Reminder! The iHowz Southampton branch meeting is being held today, Monday 16th January at the Concord Club (The Concorde, Eastleigh), commencing at 2.30pm. Speaker topics will include Making tax digital and the Renters Rights Act. Look forward to seeing...
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