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Could a tax tribunal ruling mean BTL investors avoid 3% stamp duty surcharge?

Buy-to-let investors may soon flood HMRC with refund requests for the 3% stamp duty surcharge. This follows a recent tax tribunal ruling in favor of a couple who acquired a neglected property and successfully challenged the surcharge. The decision could set a precede...

Read    27/03/2019

Stay put - when is it safe to leave?

The concept of "stay put" in high-rise buildings is fundamentally sound—provided that compartmentalisation is effective. This fire safety strategy relies on properly maintained fire doors, fire stopping, and secure service access points to prevent the spread of fire....

Read    06/03/2019

Know your onions - and your tomatoes!

One Scottish letting agent was caught out recently when she found a tenant growing what she thought was cannabis in the bedroom of a rented property in West Lothian. In fact, the letting agent was left red-faced when the plants turned out to be tomatoes! However, the...

Read    05/03/2019

Don't forget the smoke alarm!

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a campaign called ‘Let it, don’t forget it’ to raise awareness among landlords and letting agents. This campaign encourages them to ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are properly installed in rented prope...

Read    04/03/2019

High Court: Right to Rent does breach human rights

The Right to Rent scheme, introduced by Theresa May when she was Home Secretary, aimed to address the growing concerns around illegal immigration. However, it has sparked controversy and criticism over its implementation and impact on landlords.

Read    01/03/2019

Is noise getting you down?

Noise levels in flats have been increasing, especially with children letting off steam during half term. But for many, noise at nuisance levels is still rare and unwelcome. Learn why complaints about noisy neighbors are becoming more frequent.

Read    28/02/2019

Take-aways from National Residential Investment Conference

Today, I had the opportunity to discuss the rental market at this year’s sold-out National Residential Investment Conference in London. One of the key topics highlighted during the event was JLL’s latest research on the institutional (non-Housing Association) sector.

Read    30/11/2018

Landlords beware - Don't believe everything you read!

A property management company has come under scrutiny after advertising a "guaranteed rental income" to landlords, even in cases where tenants fail to pay. The promise, which appeared on the company’s website, has raised significant concerns and was deemed misleading...

Read    21/11/2018

Wages and rents go up. Is that the whole picture?

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that wages are finally on the rise after nearly a decade of stagnation. Compared to the previous year, wages excluding bonuses increased by 3.2%—the highest growth rate since late 2008. This is positive news for wo...

Read    13/11/2018

Government pledges to keep renters safe

On Friday, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced a “wide-ranging review” of health & safety in the private rented sector. This review is long overdue, as the existing regulations haven’t been updated for over a decade. While local co...

Read    29/10/2018

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