How the Renters' Rights Act affects Section 21 evictions, tenancy structures and rent increases for UK landlords and tenants in 2026, and what to check before renewing or ending a tenancy.
How the 5% additional-property SDLT surcharge is calculated on top of standard stamp duty when buying a second home or investment property in 2026/27.
How the DIY Housebuilders VAT reclaim scheme works for a new self-build home in the UK, what qualifies, and common mistakes that cause claims to be rejected in 2026/27.
How buying additional shares in a shared ownership home (staircasing) is taxed for stamp duty purposes, and the other costs involved in 2026/27.
Several UK regions now require licensing for short-term and holiday lets. A practical guide to licensing costs, timelines and what happens if you let without one.
A static caravan on a holiday park isn't taxed like a bricks-and-mortar second home — no stamp duty, no council tax in most cases, but site fees, income tax on rental profit and capital gains rules all still apply. Full guide with worked examples.
Selling a second home or BTL property in the UK? You pay CGT at 18% or 24% on the gain, after the £3,000 annual exemption. Plus the 60-day reporting rule. Worked examples
A consumer buy-to-let mortgage applies when you didn't set out to become a landlord on purpose — inheriting a property, or letting a former home after moving in with a partner. FCA regulation makes these products different from standard business buy-to-let lending.
Thousands of older interest-only mortgages were sold alongside endowment policies that promised to repay the loan at maturity — many fell short. If yours is maturing soon and won't clear the balance, here are the realistic options.
Your Energy Performance Certificate rating is starting to affect mortgage products, green mortgage eligibility, and landlord letting rules — not just your energy bills. Here's how EPC ratings work and why lenders are paying closer attention to them.
British expats buying or remortgaging UK property face a smaller lender pool, larger deposits and extra documentation requirements. Here is exactly what changes when your income and residence are overseas.
Flood risk can affect whether you can get a mortgage at all, not just how much your buildings insurance costs. Here's how lenders assess flood risk, how the Flood Re scheme keeps insurance available for higher-risk homes, and what to check before buying.
