landlords

The latest research by the nationwide buy-to-let specialist, Sequre Property Investment , has revealed that despite a string of government changes around stamp duty, tax relief and a potential change to capital gains tax, UK landlords remain undeterred where their investment intentions are concerned.

While changes to tax relief and a three per cent increase to the rate of stamp duty...

Research by lettings and estate agent, Beham and Reeves, has estimated that buy-to-let landlords and second homeowners could see the capital gains tax (CGT) owed if they choose to sell increase by as much as £24,000. That’s if recommendations by the Office of Tax Simplification to change the tax threshold are introduced.

CGT is tax paid on the profit of an item sold that has...

UK rental properties don’t meet the needs of modern-day tenants, with the vast majority (83%) stating they would pay more for a property that did.

That’s according to a study commissioned by build-to-rent specialists, Ascend Properties , which found 81% of tenants don’t think rental market stock is up to scratch in today’s world.

When asked as to why, 24% stated they didn’t...

- Almost one in five tenants (19%) are confused about who is responsible for rental property repairs -

• Problems with plumbing, heating and damp are most common in rental problems, according to Confused.com research
• More than one in five tenants (22%) have paid out to cover the cost of repairs - including plumbing, electrical and boiler issues
• Almost a
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The UK is a nation of serious pet lovers and up until recently, finding a home that was pet-friendly has been notoriously difficult, especially for people in London.

According to recent research by Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon 82% of people say having a pet would positively impact their mental health, with 76% saying a dog or cat at home would make them feel less lonely....

London’s rental market is a true melting pot of nationalities from around the world but there’s one nationality that has become the preferred choice for the capital’s landlords.

London letting and sales agent, Benham and Reeves, has seen demand soar for Japanese tenants by over 200% since the opening of their dedicated Japan desk in 2017 due to a combination of both the financial...

Leading lettings management platform, Howsy , has revealed that buy-to-let investments with a tenant already in situ are most in-demand across Glasgow, Leeds and Bristol, while Cardiff, Oxford and Leeds are home to the highest chance of buying a buy-to-let complete with a tenant.

Buying a property with a tenant in situ means there is already a tenant living in the property and...