A plain-English 2026 guide to HMO licensing for UK landlords -- mandatory, additional and selective schemes, costs, standards and the tax of HMO income.
How UK furnished holiday lets are rated for business rates versus council tax in 2026/27, the FHL tax changes, profit tax and what you actually pay.
A clear 2026/27 guide to LBTT First-Time Buyer Relief in Scotland: who qualifies, the GBP 175,000 nil-rate band, how to claim it, and a worked example.
How the Rent a Room Scheme works in 2026/27: the GBP 7,500 tax-free threshold, who qualifies, how to opt in, and when paying tax the normal way is better.
Planning to retire to Wales in 2026/27? How the Welsh Rate of Income Tax (WRIT), pensions, the State Pension and Land Transaction Tax affect your move.
How the second home council tax premium works in 2026/27, who pays the extra charge, the exemptions and discounts, plus the wider tax bill on a second property.
Understand private residence relief capital gains tax exemption for 2026/27: rules, partial relief, letting relief, and how to protect your CGT-free home sale.
Learn how the second home council tax premium works in 2026/27, who pays the 100% surcharge, and how to calculate your bill.
First-time buyer stamp duty relief expired 31 March 2025. From 1 April: nil rate back to GBP 300k, 5% GBP 300k-500k. We compare pre/post-April costs for a GBP 400k purchase and explain the additional dwelling surcharge.
Unmarried couples property tax UK: stamp duty, CGT, IHT and income tax rules for 2026/27. Know your rights before buying together.
Opting to tax (OTT) on land or commercial property makes supplies VAT-able, enabling VAT recovery on costs. The rules, irrevocability, de-opting and anti-avoidance.
Section 24 mortgage restrictions, the GBP 1,000 property allowance, allowable expenses, and the abolition of furnished holiday lettings in 2026/27 explained.
