Guest Columns
Landlord and Tenant Rescued from Seemingly Impossible Fin...
When financial pressures mount, it’s easy to feel like there’s no way out. But this story shows that even the toughest situations...
Claiming solicitor costs (not court fees) from tenant dep...
Hi, my tenant refused to leave by the section 21 deadline, so I had to file an accelerated possession order claim with the court to...
How to Buy Your First Buy-to-Let Property While Living at...
If you’re young, living at home, and eager to become a property investor, you’re not alone. Starting your buy-to-let journey early...
Student HMO regulations?
Hi, I need help to check if my son’s student HMO accommodation is compliant in respect of their shared kitchen and bedroom furniture...
Is it fair to split bills with my lodgers?
Hi, I am a homeowner, and recently, I had surgery that has made it difficult for me to keep up with my payments. On someone’s...
Are residential tenants liable to pay SDLT?
Since December 2003 under the Finance Act, residential tenancies have the potential to be liable for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and...
Labour’s tax hike rumours driving landlords to sell
Rumours of a capital gains tax hike, the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill and the abolition of Section 21 are sending landlords into...