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TAX & FINANCE 28 AUGUST 2026

Section 13 Notices Explained: Increasing Rent on a Periodic Tenancy

In England, all residential tenancies operate as rolling periodic agreements, and you must use the statutory Section 13 process if […]

TAX & FINANCE 21 AUGUST 2026

Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Current Rules, Key Dates & How to Prepare

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a government initiative designed to modernise the UK tax system. While it has applied to […]

TAX & FINANCE 16 JULY 2026

A Guide to Tax Deductible Costs for Your Landlord Tax Return

Are you claiming all the tax-deductible expenses you’re entitled to? Whether you own one rental property or a whole portfolio, […]

TAX & FINANCE 18 MAY 2026

How to Calculate Pro Rata Rent

Calculating rent pro rata means adjusting the rent to reflect the exact number of days a tenant occupies a property. […]

TAX & FINANCE 5 OCTOBER 2025

Setting Up a Limited Company for Your Buy-to-Let, Should You Do It?

Thinking about setting up a limited company for buy-to-let? You’re not the only one. More landlords than ever are going […]

TAX & FINANCE 22 MAY 2025

How to Calculate Rental Yield on Your Buy-to-Let Property

Rental yield is an easy way to work out how much money you’re making from a rental property compared to […]

TAX & FINANCE 21 JANUARY 2025

Important Dates for Landlords in 2025

Keeping track of important dates is necessary for landlords aiming to stay informed and compliant throughout 2025. With the Renters’ […]

TAX & FINANCE 28 NOVEMBER 2024

What’s a Good ROI for a Buy to Let Property in the UK?

Understanding how to calculate ROI in property is a must for landlords aiming to assess the profitability of their buy-to-let […]

TAX & FINANCE 7 NOVEMBER 2024

What Grants are Available for Landlords in the UK?

Being a landlord entails numerous responsibilities and expenses, but the good news is that there are various grants available to […]

TAX & FINANCE 1 AUGUST 2024

Rent a Room Scheme: What It is and How It Works

The Rent a Room scheme is available to homeowners or tenants in the UK who let a furnished room in […]

TAX & FINANCE 31 OCTOBER 2023

Understanding the Range of Local Council Grants for Landlords

Many local councils offer grants for landlords to improve their rental properties and ensure their tenants’ well-being. If you’re a […]

TAX & FINANCE 4 SEPTEMBER 2022

How to Buy & Sell Property with a Sitting Tenant

Landlords often evict their tenants before putting the house on the market. They assume that potential buyers don’t want a […]

TAX & FINANCE 2 MARCH 2021

How to Fill out a Landlord Tax Return: Step-by-Step Guide

The downside of making money from renting out property is that you must pay tax on it via a self-assessment […]

TAX & FINANCE 2 FEBRUARY 2021

Using Pension Lump Sum on Buy-to-Let Property

When you reach your fifty-sixth year, you can withdraw a large portion of your pension in cash. The question many […]

TAX & FINANCE 1 FEBRUARY 2021

How to Build Your Property Portfolio

One of the questions landlords with one rental property ask themselves most often is: “Should I buy more?”. Building a […]

TAX & FINANCE 8 DECEMBER 2020

Sell or Rent? What to Do with Your Empty Property

An empty property hits landlords with a double whammy: you have no money coming in yet still have bills to […]

TAX & FINANCE 20 OCTOBER 2020

Do You Have to Pay Income Tax on Rental Income?

There’s an old saying that only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. And sure enough, letting rental […]

TAX & FINANCE 11 JUNE 2020

How to Agree a Rent Repayment Plan

Many tenants have seen a substantial or even total loss of income during the COVID-19 shutdown. Some landlords have responded […]