Since April 2025, English councils can charge a 100% council tax premium on furnished second homes. Here's who pays it, the exemptions, and a full worked example.
A complete Capital Gains Tax walkthrough for landlords selling a buy-to-let, including the 60-day reporting rule, allowable costs, and lettings relief history.
The furnished holiday letting tax regime was abolished from April 2025, moving holiday-let landlords onto standard property income rules. Full worked example on a £28,000 holiday let and what actually changed.
How council tax premiums on long-term empty homes work in 2026/27 — the escalating percentage by years empty, exemptions for probate and renovation, and how landlords and owners can avoid the charge.
What UK landlords must check before letting a property in 2026/27 — acceptable documents, the online digital service, retrospective checks and the fines for getting it wrong.
How the tenancy deposit cap works for high-rent properties in England — the 5-week vs 6-week rule at the £50,000 annual rent threshold, worked examples and protection rules for 2026/27.
Complete tax guide for HMO landlords in 2026/27. Allowable expenses, licensing costs, CGT on disposal, SDLT on purchase and a worked £18k profit example.
Yes -- selective, mandatory HMO and additional licensing fees are allowable revenue expenses in 2026/27. Full list of deductible landlord costs and what is not allowed.
Tax strategies for UK portfolio landlords with 4+ properties in 2026/27: Section 24, incorporation, MTD ITSA and pension contributions explained.
Properties sold with a tenant already in place can be cheaper and generate immediate rental income, but come with specific mortgage, tenancy and Renters' Rights Bill considerations.
Understand gross and net rental yield calculations for UK buy-to-let in 2026, with regional benchmarks, cost deductions, Section 24 tax impact and ROI examples.
Everything UK landlords need to know about Section 21 no-fault eviction notices in 2026, including requirements, the prescribed form, and the Renters' Rights Bill.
