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How to Increase the Rent by Serving a Section 13 Notice
TAX & FINANCE 16 FEBRUARY 2026
How to Increase the Rent by Serving a Section 13 Notice

Serving a Section 13 notice is one of the ways landlords can increase rent under the Housing Act 1988. However, […]
How to Calculate Pro Rata Rent
TAX & FINANCE 5 FEBRUARY 2026
How to Calculate Pro Rata Rent

At the start or end of a tenancy, landlords often need to work out pro rata rent so tenants only […]
Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Key Dates, Rules and How to Prepare
TAX & FINANCE 2 FEBRUARY 2026
Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Key Dates, Rules and How to Prepare

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a government initiative designed to modernise the UK tax system. While it has already been […]
Setting Up a Limited Company for Your Buy-to-Let, Should You Do It?
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 […]
How to Calculate Rental Yield on Your Buy-to-Let Property
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 […]
Important Dates for Landlords in 2025
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’ […]
A Guide to Tax Deductible Costs for Your Landlord Tax Return
TAX & FINANCE 12 DECEMBER 2024
A Guide to Tax Deductible Costs for Your Landlord Tax Return

Are you making the most of tax-deductible expenses when filling out your landlord tax return? Whether you own one property […]
What’s a Good ROI for a Buy to Let Property in the UK?
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 […]
What Grants are Available for Landlords in the UK?
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 […]
Rent a Room Scheme: What It is and How It Works
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 […]
Understanding the Range of Local Council Grants for Landlords
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 […]
How to Buy & Sell Property with a Sitting Tenant
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 […]
How to Fill out a Landlord Tax Return: Step-by-Step Guide
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 […]
Using Pension Lump Sum on Buy-to-Let Property
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 […]
How to Build Your Property Portfolio
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 […]
Sell or Rent? What to Do with Your Empty Property
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 […]
Do You Have to Pay Income Tax on Rental Income?
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 […]
How to Agree a Rent Repayment Plan
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 […]