Tag: Landlords

How to evict squatters

Since squatting in residential buildings became a criminal offence in England and Wales on 1 October 2012, squatters have faced a maximum punishment of...

What taxes do I pay when I sell a rental property?

New research shows property prices along the London Marathon route have jumped by an average of 16% in just 12 months. This has prompted an...

Landlords fall into buy-to-let tax trap

The surprise tax changes that Chancellor George Osborne revealed in July's summer budget have left buy-to-let investors across the UK crunching numbers to work...

Maximise your buy-to-let returns

The majority of investors view buy-to-let property as a long-term commitment, but there is no reason why you cannot enjoy significant returns in your...

Fire safety advice for landlords

Every landlord has a duty of care to ensure that the residential homes they rent are fit for purpose. Not only should the property...

Gas Safety Advice for Landlords – Everything you need to know

Landlords have a legal responsibility, according to the HSE, to ensure the ‘safety of your tenants’. It is a requirement then to ensure boilers...

5 things you need to know about landlord insurance from the...

As a landlord, it is inevitable that you will come across some complications that are out of your control, ranging from loss of rent...

Smart investment ideas for landlords

With property prices remaining at an all-time highs, more and more people are finding it difficult to access mortgages or raise the money themselves...