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From legislation changes to essential industry updates, read the latest news below to keep you well-informed in your property finance journey.

Key Takeaways from the Changes to Companies House

Several fundamental changes are being made to Companies House that will impact every UK Limited Company. Here, we highlight the key takeaways for Limited Company landlords to be aware of.

Holiday Let Hotspots: Where to Invest in 2024

New research reveals the most sought-after locations for holidaymakers across the UK. Below, we run through where you should focus your holiday let investments to get the best returns.

Have BTL Landlords Sold Up?

A think tank has claimed that there’s been almost no reduction in the number of landlords in the buy to let sector. With media outlets reporting on a ‘mass exodus’ of landlords over the past eighteen months, have landlords been selling up?

Renters’ Reform Rumours: Leaked Changes to the Bill

The government plans to make several critical amendments to the Renters’ Reform Bill to better support landlords. What are the changes, and how will legislation impact the market moving forward?

Government Crackdown on Empty Properties with 100% Council Tax

In an attempt to boost housing supply and support tenants looking for homes, the government has announced new rules to reduce the number of long-term empty properties in the market.

Changes to Short-Term Letting Sector: Key Takeaways

The 2024 Spring Budget brought a crackdown on the short-term letting sector. With changes to tax, planning and more, here’s what you need to know for your property investment business.

8 FAQS About Holiday Let Mortgages

The exponential rise of Airbnb and similar sites is encouraging landlords to diversify into holiday lets, as the returns can be considerably higher than buy to let. But how do you finance these properties, and will your existing BTL lender allow you to switch income model? Here are the answers to the questions we get asked most frequently.

Almost Half of Landlords Face Rise in Monthly Repayments - How to Navigate the Challenge

A new report highlights that a staggering number of landlords face a significant rise in their monthly mortgage repayments in the next 12 months. With the average amount of time a mortgage product is available dropping, how do you ensure you can secure the most competitive deal?

Landlords Overlooked in Spring Budget Statement

Last week’s Spring Budget Statement centred around tax in Jeremy Hunt’s attempt to win back voter confidence. However, the announcements left the industry feeling deflated, as landlords and the value of the PRS were once again overlooked.

2024 Spring Statement: Headlines for Property Investors

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gave what will likely be his last Budget Statement before the next General Election. Which announcements will impact property investors, and does the Government plan to do enough for the Private Rental Sector?

Limited Company Investment Show Landlord Confidence in BTL

A new report reveals a record number of landlords set up Limited Companies in 2023. What does this uptick in activity mean for the private rental sector?

Clampdown on Short-Term Lets

This week, Michael Gove announced key changes to planning and regulations for short-term and holiday let properties. What does this mean for existing holiday let owners and the future of the sector as a whole?

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