New Tax Rules For Short-Term Lets And Second Homes Announced
The government has shared new rules around the business rates and council tax to be paid on short-let properties, holiday homes, and second homes in...
Additional HMO licence for all landlords in the borough of Lewisham
The new additional HMO licence applies to houses and flats in multiple occupations (HMOs) let to 3 or 4 unrelated people, forming 2 or more households who...
Key Lettings Legislation Dates For Landlords In 2022 And Beyond
Although there are fewer Covid-related deadlines on the horizon for 2022, there's still plenty going on in lettings legislation. Right to rent checks will...
Managing Damp in Old Buildings
It's inevitable that you will find dampness somewhere in an old house. Nothing lasts forever, but despite English weather, our old buildings stand the test...
When is a landlord responsible for council tax?
Council tax is the fiddly cost that so many of us forget about and neglect to factor into our monthly expenses. It is, however, a priority bill that could...
5 ways to cope with losing mortgage interest tax relief
Prior to April 2017, if you were a landlord with a mortgage on your property, any interest you paid towards the mortgage payments could be deducted from...
22 Ways To Reduce Damp In Your Home
While structural and construction issues can lead to dampness, in many cases, problems with damp can be solved with some basic home maintenance and a few...
£5bn fund confirmed for victims of cladding crisis
“The Chancellor’s announcement that funds are being put into fixing unsafe cladding, is a vital move to help first-time buyers, who have been stuck in...
Energy Crisis: 5 Financial Support Schemes To Help Tenants Pay Their Energy Bill
As we head into the winter period, energy prices are projected to continue rising, with suppliers collapsing due to high fuel prices. Tenants should be...
What is Marriage Value? Leases under 80 years
Marriage value is the increase in the value of the property following the completion of the lease extension, reflecting the additional market value of the...