Mansion tax
A new council tax charge, the High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), is to be introduced in April 2028. The charge, dubbed ‘the mansion tax’, …
Property companies and the effect of rise in dividend tax rates
Corporate landlords will not be hit by the property tax rises that will apply to unincorporated landlords from 6 April 2027; they will continue to …
New property tax rates
Unincorporated landlords pay income tax on the profits of their property rental business. This is currently at the normal income tax rates. However, this is …
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 of insurance that makes good …
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 be left to repair the …
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 first tranche of provisions come …
Community infrastructure levy
The Sunday Times’ property supplement has recently highlighted cases of homeowners who have extended their properties and been caught out by the community infrastructure levy …
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 first let, particularly if the …
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 changes in recent years, many …
SDLT on dilapidated properties
The rate of SDLT payable on the purchase of a property depends on whether it is a residential property or not, and if so, whether …
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 for a landlord and places …
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 any damage to the property …
