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Buy-to-let investors challenged by the taxman

Posted by discountlandlord 704 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let government landlords
An accountancy firm has warned buy-to-let investors who avoid paying tax on the profits from property sales that they are coming under greater scruti[...] read more »
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Google to include Buy-to-let properties

Posted by discountlandlord 704 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let property market google maps
Google Maps will now advertise properties for the convenience of landlords and buyers. read more »
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Housing benefit slashed

Posted by discountlandlord 704 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let government housing benefits
Chancellor George Osborne set out plans to slash the amount of money received by families claiming housing benefit. He has announced a restriction on[...] read more »
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More landlords are planning to buy properties

Posted by discountlandlord 704 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let landlords property market
Research by Paragon Mortgages has found that the number of landlords planning on purchasing a buy-to-let property has almost doubled. read more »
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Landlords to relax pet rules

Posted by discountlandlord 704 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let landlords tenants
The recently launched Dogs Trust Lets with Pets campaign, intended to support agents and landlords to welcome tenants with pets, has confirmed a huge[...] read more »
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Shared property rent rules amended

Posted by discountlandlord 704 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let landlords hmos
The Government has announced plans to make it easier for landlords to rent out shared properties. read more »
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Buying over Renting?

Posted by discountlandlord 711 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: landlords
Latest research published by Santander Mortgage has indicated that “it is a good time to buy”. read more »
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Local Housing Allowance

Posted by discountlandlord 711 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: landlords regulations
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has called on the new coalition government to make changes to the way the local housing allowance (LHA) is d[...] read more »
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Overseas student Boost Buy-to-let Market

Posted by discountlandlord 711 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let landlord
Students from different countries who come to study in the UK have played a very important role in the buy-to-let market in London. read more »
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Rent a Room Scheme

Posted by discountlandlord 713 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let landlords tenants
“If you already have a lodger or are thinking about letting furnished rooms in your home, you can receive up to £4,250 a year tax-free (£2,125 if let[...] read more »
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Private landlords avoid further regulations as Government scrap plans

Posted by discountlandlord 717 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let landlords regulations
It was announced yesterday that the Government have scrapped plans to introduce more regulations and red tape for landlords and letting agents. read more »
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Responsibilities of Landlords

Posted by discountlandlord 717 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let landlords regulations
If you are considering becoming a landlord, you need to keep in mind that there are lots of responsibilities and regulations that you would have to c[...] read more »
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Green Property and TPG capital “stick together”

Posted by discountlandlord 717 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: commercial property property market
Green Porperty has formed a joint venture with TPG to invest up to €900m in the UK and Irish property market. read more »
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Burglaries cost Britons £200m per year

Posted by discountlandlord 717 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: buy-to-let home insurance home owners
People without contents and buildings insurance are facing the possibility of an annual bill of £200m according to research from Clydesdale and Yorks[...] read more »
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How to Guarantee the sale of your house

Posted by discountlandlord 717 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business | Tags: property market home owners
If you are looking to sell your property, there are many factors that need to be taken into account in order to maximise your chances. read more »
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