Is it legal to drive to Edinburgh?

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This might seem like a strange question to ask on a forum for landlords, but there’s a good reason I’m bringing it up.

Some people might instinctively say, “Yes, of course, it’s legal to drive to Edinburgh.” But

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Buy-to-let landlords brace for 17% stamp duty hike ahead of budget

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Buy-to-let landlords may face a 17% rise in stamp duty bills as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for the upcoming budget.

Stamp Duty is a tax on property purchases, with an extra 3% surcharge for landlords and second-home buyers.

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Building a Family Investment Company: How Mr & Mrs A Secured Their Legacy

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A Family Legacy, Built on Expertise …

When Mr & Mrs A embarked on their property investment journey, they were determined to secure their financial future. But after seeing their grandparents’ estates hit with hefty inheritance tax (IHT) bills

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Propertymark warns of ‘unintended consequences’ of the Renters’ Rights Bill

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The Renters’ Rights Bill could have severe ‘unintended consequences’ for the private rented sector (PRS), Propertymark warns.

The organisation’s head of policy and campaigns, Timothy Douglas, told MPs on the Committee for the Bill that there are issues with the proposed legislation.

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Eviction is not the only option for landlords facing rising financial pressures

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Landlords are increasingly worried about rising financial pressures as mortgage costs continue to skyrocket.

Many face the dilemma of long-term tenants who have occupied their properties for years who cannot afford to pay higher rents, leaving landlords uncertain about how to proceed.

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Pennycook: ‘We don’t want an exodus of landlords’

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The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says he doesn’t want landlords to leave the private rented sector (PRS) – and he’s seen no evidence that it is happening.

Speaking to MPs at the Committee stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill

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The government is to blame for rising rents and homelessness – leading landlord claims

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A Nottingham landlord warns that each new anti-landlord measure will only lead to higher rents and more homelessness.

Mick Roberts, one of Nottingham’s largest landlords to house benefit tenants, tells Property118 why councils and the government is to blame for the housing crisis.

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Solving Financing Challenges at Incorporation: Insights from Simon’s Taxes and CIOT’s 2024 Concerns

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When landlords incorporate their property businesses, managing existing mortgages and capital accounts can present significant financing challenges. Incorporation can offer commercial benefits such as business continuity, legacy planning opportunities, and access to better financing, but it must be approached with careful planning to avoid triggering adverse tax consequences.

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Recommendations for the Welsh PRS adopted by Senedd committee

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The Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has welcomed Propertymark’s suggestions for enhancing the private rented sector (PRS) in Wales.

Many of the professional body’s recommendations have been incorporated into the committee’s report, highlighting Propertymark’s positive influence on the market.

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£230k Lease Extension, £12k Service Charges and 10 Years of Neglected Repairs?

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My uncle, who passed away this year, owned a leasehold flat in Westminster. He extended the lease in 2017 at a cost of £230,000.

The property is currently being managed by the executors through probate. Despite paying a large sum to extend the lease

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