How officials could decide who pays Labour’s mansion tax
Official VOA documents reveal how period features, box rooms, garages and refurbishments could push homes over Labour’s £2m threshold for a new mansion tax surcharge.
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DCB Legal secures High Court precedent in commercial property dispute
DCB Legal has set a new High Court precedent for commercial landlords after successfully striking out a tenant’s claim, securing full costs and protecting possession of a commercial property.
Sole trader or limited company? What property investors need to know
Should landlords operate as sole traders or limited companies? A practical guide to tax, mortgages and portfolio growth.
Renters’ Rights Act: landlords urged to act now as Section 21 clock ticks down
The Renters’ Rights Act will begin on 1 May 2026, with Section 21 no-fault evictions set to be abolished. Landlords can still serve notices before commencement — but must act quickly under transitional rules.
Expert: how landlords can maximise savings while staying compliant with HMRC’s £107m crackdown
Capital allowance specialist warns that most landlords are overpaying tax by thousands amid record enforcement drive
Epping migrant housing case sets key precedent for councils, say planning lawyers
High Court ruling restricts hotel use and introduces potential use of proceeds of crime powers
Five legal ways property investors can cut their tax bills, according to an expert
Accountancy expert Lee Murphy shares five legal tax strategies for property investors, from ownership structures to capital allowances, to help maximise returns.
Landlords face 12-month deadline for Making Tax Digital – avoid fines up to £900
Landlords earning more than £50,000 a year have exactly one year to prepare for a major shift in tax reporting rules – or risk steep fines – as the government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime takes effect in April 2026.
Zoopla’s Richard Donnell: why I’d invest in a three-bed near Manchester and what buyers must stop doing
Zoopla’s Richard Donnell shares his insights on UK house prices, mortgage rates, the buy-to-let landscape, and his top investment tip: a three-bed near Manchester that needs work.
Buying property overseas: post-Brexit mortgages and off-plan investment tips
Thinking of buying a property abroad in 2025? Learn how to finance overseas homes post-Brexit and avoid common off-plan investment mistakes.