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The Telegraph has highlighted a complex and risky landscape of tax planning for landlords in the UK, particularly in response to evolving tax regulations targeting the buy-to-let sector. The article can be read here (subscription may be necessary). Key Issues: Failed...

An article in the Telegraph highlights the growing challenges faced by small-scale landlords in the UK, emphasising the financial pressures, regulatory burdens, and public perception issues impacting their ability to sustain their businesses. It can be read here, and...

The Welsh Government has endorsed several recommendations proposed by a Welsh Parliament committee, including a significant measure to consider compensation for tenants served with eviction notices in specific scenarios. This proposal aims to provide tenants with...

Labour run Lambeth Council has decided to evict over 200 private tenants stems because of the urgent need to address the rising number of homeless families in temporary accommodation, which costs the borough £28 million annually. The council argues that reallocating...

The House of Commons Library has just published it's latest data, which can be seen here. The data highlights important trends in household finances across the UK, focusing on household debt, mortgage interest rates, and individual insolvencies: Household Debt as a...

Press release from Westminster City Council reads: Don’t miss your chance to help create a fairer private rented sector   Hundreds have taken part – have you? Don’t miss your chance to have your say. Westminster City Council recently launched a consultation inviting...

According to Halifax, house prices declined by 0.2% on the month following five consecutive monthly increases, and 1.2% growth in November. On an annual basis, prices were up 3.3%, down from 4.7% growth in November and leaving the average price of a home at £297,166....

Writing in Financial Reporter, Constantinos Savvides, head of underwriting at London Credit, explores how a rise in the number of landlords owning their properties outright hints at significant untapped potential for the buy-to-let market.  In summary, the article...

The UK rental market has begun to stabilise after a record-breaking year, with rents falling for the fifth consecutive month in December 2024. According to the latest Goodlord Rental Index, average rents across England dropped 1.7% month-on-month, aligning with...