Can I rely on what HMRC says about Sharia mortgages in an online webchat?
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In short, I’ve just used the HMRC web chat to ask whether the rent element of a Sharia mortgage would be treated the same as interest from Apr 2017 or as a fully allowable cost. Their eventual response was: “Based upon current guidance rents (if sub-letting) continue to be wholly allowable in the same way… Read more
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Licensing plans ditched
A selective licensing scheme planned for areas of Wisbech has been shelved. Under the scheme landlords would have been required to buy five year licences for £575 – more for those with HMOs – and be able to show they were ‘fit and proper’ persons to rent out property. The plan, which would have seen […]
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New Rules hit BTL Lending
Buy to Let Lending: New research from The Mortgage Broker Ltd, a nationwide broker providing mortgages to buy-to-let landlords and investors, reveals that the average value buy-to-let loans and deposits increased in 2016, as a result of rising property prices and the tougher stance by lenders on criteria and rental calculations. The statistics show that […]
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New Rules hit BTL Lending in 2016
Buy to Let Lending: New research from The Mortgage Broker Ltd, a nationwide broker providing mortgages to buy-to-let landlords and investors, reveals that the average value buy-to-let loans and deposits increased in 2016, as a result of rising property prices and the tougher stance by lenders on criteria and rental calculations. The statistics show that […]
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Lords quizzing landlords on digital tax plans
Digital tax plans will come under the microscope after the House of Lords set up a special sub-committee to investigate the impact of the proposed changes on landlords and small businesses. The Government’s controversial Making Tax Digital plans include proposals requiring businesses and private landlords to submit information quarterly to HMRC and are set to […]
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Mortgage Strategy – Free mortgage market news and insight
With professional landlords being forced to confront ever-increasing financial and political change, staying informed about changes in the mortgage market is more important than ever. Mortgage Strategy is the UK’s market-leading mortgage news publication, which publishes free news, insight and analysis on its website, www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk Alternatively, Mortgage Strategy sends several free email news alerts a… Read more
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Fence dispute with Housing Association?
The fence between my property and the neighbours blew down near the start of last year. The fence is believed to be a shared fence as the property deeds do not show a “T” on either side of the boundary and no evidence to dispute this has been found. The neighbouring property is owned by… Read more
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Building Societies are winning the mortgage rate war
Building Societies are offering substantially cheaper main residence mortgage rates compared to high street banks. Moneyfacts data analysis shows the average 5 year fixed rate at maximum 75% Loan to Value offered by a Building Society is 0.66% cheaper than the comparable Bank product. The average 5 year 95% LTV Building Society mortgage product is… Read more
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How far back can I use a capital loss?
Does anyone know how far back I can use a capital gains loss? I made a massive loss in 2011 and never thought to use it, so I am looking if it can be used now? I carried out a google search and it said 4 years, but does anyone know for sure if this… Read more
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Awards nomination for RLA training team
The RLA training team has been shortlisted as a finalist in the upcoming Association Excellence Awards 2017. The nomination, in the Best Training Initiative category, is for the team’s work on the recent Rent Smart Wales registration and licensing scheme, of which the RLA is an accredited training provider. Andrew Goodacre, chief executive of the RLA […]
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