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29 Nov 2023

What plans does the Labour Party have regarding the private rented sector?

According to a recent Ipsos Political Monitor survey, 37% of those who took part anticipate a Labour majority in the next General Election, while 22% expect a hung parliament with Labour as the largest party.

23 Oct 2023

Landlords: Limited companies on the rise

Limited company structures are gaining popularity among landlords, with Hamptons reporting that a significant 74% of landlords purchasing buy-to-let properties in 2023 have chosen this business structure.

04 Sep 2023

10% year-on-year increase in the average cost of rent in August 2023

The August Rental Index by Goodlord revealed that the cost of rent is up 10% year-on-year. The summer season is the busiest time with tenants continuing to face soaring prices during this season. Void periods in August continued to remain much lower than year to date averages.

14 Aug 2023

Reclaiming VAT on Property Development

Before entering a property development project, you should be aware of the VAT rules. Depending on whether the property is a new build, conversion or commercial property, there will be different tax positions and differences between selling or leasing properties. You should seek professional property advice to achieve the returns you are aiming for.

07 Aug 2023

Moving house? Here is what you should do

Redirect your mail and calls You can use the Royal Mail's redirection service to redirect your mail and calls to your new address. The cost of this service starts from £36 for three months.