As the saying goes: one step forward, two steps back. Just as we thought we were getting out of the danger zone, this week’s shot to the jugular kicked off with the resurfacing of videos referencing Prime Minister Keir Starmer claiming that landlords “do not qualify as working people.” It was the scandal of lastContinue reading “Labour’s Looming Tax Raid: “landlords are in trouble if they don’t sell now””
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As reported in the press: Capital Gains Tax fears top landlords’ concerns, survey shows
A rumoured increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is the biggest fear among landlords, according to new figures published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). With the next Budget expected in the autumn—though no date has yet been confirmed—speculation continues that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may seek to raise additional revenue. In this context, CGTContinue reading “As reported in the press: Capital Gains Tax fears top landlords’ concerns, survey shows”
What Does Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill Mean for Landlords?
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill, which replaces the Conservatives’ Renters (Reform) Bill, was introduced to Parliament on 11 September 2024. It completed its third reading in the House of Commons on 14 January 2025, with all proposed Government amendments accepted. Once passed, the Bill will introduce the most significant reforms to England’s private rented sector inContinue reading “What Does Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill Mean for Landlords?”
Should UK Landlords Sell Up in 2025?
Whether UK landlords should hold or sell their rental properties is a complex decision, depending on individual circumstances and market conditions. While holding offers potential for long-term rental income and capital appreciation, selling provides immediate financial gains and can avoid future regulatory and financial pressures. Arguments for UK Landlords Holding Onto Properties: Arguments for UK LandlordsContinue reading “Should UK Landlords Sell Up in 2025?”
Starmer’s Migrant Housing Scheme pushes landlords to jump on a profit-making opportunity
It’s hard not to laugh at the current governmental interference when it comes to landlords and our properties. First, they hit us with the Renters’ Rights Bill, an aggressive swipe that could see thousands of landlords destroyed, down and out, then this: Keir Starmer’s latest appeal to landlords to house Channel migrants. As the saying goes: Don’tContinue reading “Starmer’s Migrant Housing Scheme pushes landlords to jump on a profit-making opportunity”
Landlords: How To ‘Bullet Proof’ Your Portfolio Before The Renters’ Right Bill Is Passed Into Law
Landlords, with the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill potentially coming into effect this year and minimum proposed EPC C targets just around the corner; now is the time to safeguard your investments and protect your business from interest rate rises, taxes based on turnover not profits, litigation and compensation claims or council fines. For some landlordsContinue reading “Landlords: How To ‘Bullet Proof’ Your Portfolio Before The Renters’ Right Bill Is Passed Into Law”
The 4% of Landlords Expanding Their Portfolios Know Something You Don’t
While others panic-sell, savvy property investors are positioning themselves for a historic money-making opportunity. It’s an alarming truth, but it’s one we simply can’t ignore: 380,000 landlords have fled the market since 2016. The private rental sector is shrinking at a staggering rate, with news this week reporting an unbelievable 258,000 properties lost from theContinue reading “The 4% of Landlords Expanding Their Portfolios Know Something You Don’t”
Landlords encouraged to sell before July to avoid property price drop and double their portfolios by 2026
You’d think that landlords would have had enough of hearing about selling. With many of us recovering from incorporation and downsizing, it’s easy to understand why we might have taken our foot off the gas. Are we really in as much trouble as they say we are? Or do we have time to recoup andContinue reading “Landlords encouraged to sell before July to avoid property price drop and double their portfolios by 2026”
David Coughlin Shares His Thoughts About The PRS in 2025 and Beyond
In this episode, David and Ian catch up with what’s happened so far in 2025… including the Renters’ Rights Bill, the general state of play for landlords at the moment, and what’s still to come down the line. Why All Landlords Should Know What the Renters’ Rights Bill Means for Them If you’re a landlord,Continue reading “David Coughlin Shares His Thoughts About The PRS in 2025 and Beyond”
Landlords see profits soar from downsizing “loophole”
A landlord’s buy-to-let flats sold for £1.15 million in 4 weeks, another in just 2 weeks for 18% higher than market value, and property portfolios performing at the same level of profitability as when we started in the rental sector 15 years ago: these might sound like numbers from years back, but this is exactly whatContinue reading “Landlords see profits soar from downsizing “loophole””