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17 September 2019
Why the government’s tax hike on landlords is making life even harder for renters

The tax increases on landlords have showed ‘few signs’ of benefiting potential homeowners, according to a former interest rate setter at the Bank of England.
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11 September 2019
London rent prices: which areas have the highest and lowest average prices?

Knowing the average rent in London is important for buy-to-let landlords, especially if you’re thinking about purchasing a property somewhere within its sprawling cityscape.
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30 August 2019
Landlords pay more than £30,000 to evict problem tenants

The average cost of evicting a rogue tenant has now exceeded £30,000, according to new research.
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21 August 2019
Self Assessment tax returns: a guide for landlords

As a landlord, you might not think of yourself as self-employed or a small business owner. HMRC, on the other hand, does, and if you’re making money from renting out a property, you’ll need to fill in a Self Assessment tax return.
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21 August 2019
The time it takes to rent a property in the UK falls to a record low

The amount of time it takes to rent a property has fallen to its lowest level on record, new figures have revealed.
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16 August 2019
60% of landlords believe this is the best thing Boris Johnson can do for them

A recent poll by Simply Business reveals over half of respondents believe pro-growth taxation is the best way to improve the lives of landlords.
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14 August 2019
How to keep the housing market healthy: a five-point manifesto for the new Prime Minister

With a new Prime Minister in place, now could be the perfect time to introduce some positive changes to the property market.
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8 August 2019
Ban on Section 21 evictions: 91 per cent of landlords support a dedicated housing court

Calls for new housing courts are being stepped up as a new survey reveals the full extent of frustration among landlords who’ve tried to repossess a property.
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31 July 2019
Where can landlords get the best rental yields (and what does that mean)?

Working out the return on a potential property purchase is essential if you want to make sure you’re going to make money from your investment.
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23 July 2019
Research reveals UK landlords' maintenance costs run into thousands a year – how much should you budget for?

Looking after a rental property can be an expensive business for landlords – to help you plan ahead, the costs have been totted up to reveal how much you can expect to spend in an average year.
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