UK landlords must protect deposits within 30 days. Learn about the three approved schemes, deposit caps, prescribed information, and what happens if you fail to comply.
Buying a Scottish rental in 2026/27? Understand LBTT, the 8% ADS surcharge and how rental profit is taxed under Scottish Income Tax bands this year.
Section 24 removed mortgage interest as a deductible expense for landlords. Higher-rate taxpayers now face far higher tax bills than they did before 2017. Here is exactly how the numbers work.
Section 24 mortgage restrictions, the GBP 1,000 property allowance, allowable expenses, and the abolition of furnished holiday lettings in 2026/27 explained.
Section 24 replaced full mortgage interest deductions with a 20% tax credit since 2020. Higher-rate landlords pay significantly more tax. See worked examples for 2026/27.
The buy-to-let tax landscape has changed dramatically since 2017. Section 24, the 5% SDLT surcharge on second homes, and the scrapping of Furnished Holiday Lettings relief in April 2025 have made residential property investment more expensive. Here's a complete update for 2026.
Five essential financial tasks for UK landlords in July and August 2026 — from the Self Assessment payment on account deadline to Section 24 planning, stress testing your mortgage, and whether a limited company structure makes sense.
Section 24 has made personal buy-to-let more expensive for higher-rate taxpayers. But does a limited company actually save you money after corporation tax, extraction costs, and higher mortgage rates? A full 2026 comparison.
MTD ITSA launches April 2026 for income over £50,000. What it means, the new quarterly updates requirement, compatible software, and what happens if you're not ready.
