Tax relief for unpaid rent
In these difficult economic times, tenants may struggle to pay their rent, leaving landlords out of pocket. In the absence […]
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Can you claim tax relief for making good damage by tenants?
Unfortunately, tenants (and their pets) may cause damage to a rental property. Where this is the case, the landlord may
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Deductions for additional costs imposed by the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. The Act is not yet in force; the
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Community infrastructure levy
The Sunday Times’ property supplement has recently highlighted cases of homeowners who have extended their properties and been caught out
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Can you claim tax relief for costs incurred while the buy to let is on the market?
In light of the erosion of landlords’ rights in the Renters’ Rights Bill, together with a raft of adverse tax
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Tax relief for costs of updating a property prior to letting
When a landlord buys a new property to let out, they may need to undertake some work prior to the
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SDLT on dilapidated properties
The rate of SDLT payable on the purchase of a property depends on whether it is a residential property or
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Securing tax relief for the costs of evicting tenants
Having tenants who refuse to leave despite being given a valid Section 21 or Section 8 notice is a nightmare
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Tax treatment of rental deposits
When renting out a property it is usual to take a deposit from the tenant to cover the cost of
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Major repairs to a let property – What is deductible?
The nature of buildings is such that it may be necessary to undertake significant repairs, such as the replacement of
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