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Working with industry-leading experts ensures our members have access to the services and support they need to run their business, with exclusive discounts and offers available. Over here, we have compiled all the expert articles and opinions, practical guides, case studies and much more, designed to inform and educate.
4 Tips on Gifting Property and Tax
If you've ever thought about the possibility of gifting a property, our partners at TaxScouts have provided some key points for consideration.
Getting the Best from your Buy to Let Investment in a Rising Rate Environment
The headlines in the money pages of the papers can make for scary reading nowadays. A number of Bank of England Base Rate increases since December, record fuel prices and the cost of living rising steeply. As a buy to let landlord, you could be forgiven for being a little nervous about the future, particularly if you have a portfolio of properties. NRLA Mortgages partner, 3mc, gives us their insight.
A Tenant's Guide to Avoiding a Deposit Dispute
Inventory Hive have created a full comprehensive customisable guide which can be downloaded and shared with your tenants. Additionally, they have included the top 5 avoidable deposit deductions.
Save Tax: Adjusting the Split of Property Income Between Couples
The Income Tax Act 2007 (section 836) allows for income from properties that are jointly owned by married couples or civil partners that live together, to be legally split 50/50. However, whilst most landlords are aware that income can be shared equally by married couples for tax purposes, we receive many phone calls at Less Tax 4 Landlords from landlords who are not aware of the possibility to make changes to this arrangement.
Limited Company Structure Offers Landlords Protection Against Inflation
There are few bigger concerns for people in the UK currently than inflation. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that inflation now sits at 9%, its highest point in four decades, with warnings that it is only likely to increase further. GetGround explains how a limited company structure for your lettings business can help.
EPC Rules for Rented Property: What you Need to Know
The government plans to make energy efficiency standards for rented property stricter in the near future. Act now, says Kirsty Burnham, head of property at Movewise.
How landlords can profit from having a digital billboard on their property
Andrew Foster of Wildstone shares how landlords could benefit from having a digital billboard on their rental property.
Landlords: Are your Tenants in it for the Long Haul?
The Tenant Fee Act is now three years old as of June 1st 2022. This seismic introduction to the letting industry has changed the way many landlords approach buy-to-let, especially those using a managing agent. NRLA partner Viewber gives us their insight.
Why it Makes Sense to Sell with Tenants in Situ
If you need to sell, think carefully before you consider giving your tenants notice. Sitting tenants can be a real selling point, says Kirsty Burnham, Head of Property at NRLA sales partner Movewise.
The Complete Guide to Protecting your Property from Damage to Underground Services
NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance explain everything landlords need to know about protecting their property from damage to underground services - from how to make sure you have comprehensive cover and what's not covered, to preventing damage, what to do if there's a problem and who is responsible for repairs.
