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Will a Planning Revolution Benefit Landlords?
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced his aim to reform the planning process, but what will change and how this might benefit landlords is yet to be seen. Few would disagree that seeking planning permission is a complicated and changing the rules is long...
Green Home Grant Not So Jolly for Landlords
The Green Home Grant may not be all that it seems for landlords as government cash for energy efficient improvements comes with some strings attached. Thousands of landlords can apply for grant vouchers worth up to £5,000 under the scheme when online applications open...
Architects: A Luxury Or Necessity For Landlord Developers?
Architects can add value and help a build run smoother for landlords renovating or developing property to rent out. With changes in planning that will allow two-storey extensions under permitted development rights (PDR) and a green light to convert commercial property...
Changes to Accelerated Possession and Enforcement
A quick note about an update to the Civil Procedure Rules by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2020 and The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2020. Accelerated Possession Procedure The amendments make changes to the conditions when accelerated possession...
CGT Review for Landlords Explained
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has sparked fears that capital gains tax (CGT) will rise for landlords as part of the government’s plan to pay for borrowing billions to stave off the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis. Sunak even surprised his own backbenchers after...
New Leasehold Deal for Landlords on the Way
The next steps in giving more rights to landlords owning leasehold properties have been announced by lawyers appointed to review the property ownership system in England and Wales. The measures aim to give landlords a better deal by scrapping ground rent to the...
Making Tax Digital For Landlords Explained
Making tax digital for landlords has been on the cards for some time and now the government has finally come up with the start date for landlords and other property investors to report tax quarterly under the new system. April 6, 2023 is the date when anyone making...
Restrictions of Viewings in Wales Lifted
The restrictions around conducting viewings in Wales have now been lifted entirely. This means viewing of occupied property is now allowed (previously it was unoccupied dwellings only). Hat tip to Howard, one of our subscribers for the update. The first confirmation...
Coronavirus: Guidance for Landlords and Letting Agents
Stats above are for UK only and refreshed daily.Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic Hub for Landlords and Letting Agents For the latest #StayAlert guidance, please see the.gov coronavirus page here.Landlord Specific GuidanceHere we will look at: gas...
Making Tax Digital for Landlords Start Date Set
Landlords must sign up to the government's Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme by April 2023. The MTD scheme will apply to all private landlords filing self-assessment returns for property income totalling more than £10,000 a year. The move is another step by HM Revenue...
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