The private Buy-to-let landlord has been hit in recent times – some would say unfairly, especially in terms of taxes payable – thanks to George Osborne’s heavy-handed reforms from 2015 onwards to direct more of the financial rewards of investing in residential property, into the Treasury’s coffers. Some would say that he very nearly killed
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The reduction in mortgage interest tax relief for buy-to-let properties has sparked renewed interest among landlords in the benefits of owning their properties through a limited company. On paper, it appears to be a more tax-efficient option – the corporation tax paid by companies is set at a lower rate than the income tax paid
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There has been a boost in the number of buy-to-let mortgage products available, with more mortgage options available to borrowers now than ever before. New data from Moneyfacts shows that there are now more than 2,000 buy-to-let products available on the market. Last year there were 1,558 products available; and now there are 2,022 products
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The area around London’s Victoria Station continues to undergo considerable redevelopment. Though traditionally known for being a major transport interchange and little else, the Victoria area extends beyond Victoria Station. Its redevelopment aims to improve its standing as a destination in its own right, not simply a place to pass through on route to somewhere
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Property insurance for landlords and tenants is complicated, unfortunately, with policies varying enormously. Following our guidelines will help ensure that you’re covered, come what may. The first problem concerns where the division of responsibility between the landlord and the tenant lies. Usually, the risk-taker – the person who owns the object, the person who will
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Incoming professionals and property investors thinking of buying property in London need to consider where in the city will deliver a good return on their investment, offers easy access to their place of work or university and is in easy reach of the capital’s cultural and retail highlights. London is a city not only offering
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TDS Launch New “What is the Tenancy Deposit Scheme” Advisory Leaflet The TDS have launched an updated version of their “What is the Tenancy Deposit Scheme” advisory leaflet. This is the 6th edition with a publishing date of April 2018. Click here or on the image to download.
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Thorough market research and analysis is a vital part of property investment and should be carried out before even viewing your first property. You might be looking for shorter-term capital gain, or interested in long-term investment and the more reliable and less risky rewards that this can bring, but either way, you will need to
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Stability is said to be returning to London’s prime property market, as data from LonRes reveals a rise in transactions. Between February 2017-18, there was a 2% rise in transactions when compared with the previous year. This, together with a slight drop in average prices, has helped to bring a level of stability back to
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More property owners are choosing to stay put and improve on what they already own instead of moving, new research reveals. According to Resi.co.uk, an online architectural platform which analysed 1,000 enquiries made in the 17 months leading up to March 2018, most enquiries made were for ‘ground-floor rear extensions’, while other forms of extension
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