Autumn Budget’s Stamp Duty Increase: A Hammer Blow to Buy-to-Let Investors and Renters
Explore the impact of the Autumn Budget’s 5% stamp duty hike on buy-to-let investors, landlords, and renters. As the PRS faces tighter supply and rising rents, we examine how these changes could reshape the UK housing market.
Autumn Budget 2024, buy-to-let property, landlords, private rental sector, property investment,
Preparing for the Renters Reform Bill: Why Letting Agents Should Act Now
Landlords and letting agents will soon be required to ensure properties meet the Decent Homes Standard, with responsibility for repairs shifting from tenants to landlords. Discover how assessing tenant vulnerability during interim property visits can help you stay compliant and avoid penalties when the legislation comes into effect.
Awaab’s Law, decent homes standard, interim property visits, landlord responsibilities, letting agents,
Improving the energy performance of rental properties to Band C
The Government proposes to lift the minimum EPC for all privately rented homes in the UK to Band C – this would apply to new tenancies from 2025 and all existing tenancies from 2028. They have outlined penalties of up to £30,000 for landlords who do not comply, and is considering banning agents and portals from listing properties that do not meet the standards. So what should you do now?
energy performance, EPC, Green Homes Grant, Landlord, private rental sector,
