Income Tax increases for buy to let landlords

Income Tax increases for buy to let landlords

Cherie Booth QC yesterday represented two landlords at a hearing where they were seeking permission to bring a judicial review application. The landlords wanted to prevent the government bringing in proposed tax changes in relation to buy to let properties. What is...
Income Tax increases for buy to let landlords

Local Authority Searches Explained

Last week we looked at the various compulsory and optional searches that can be undertaken when you are purchasing a property. The majority of mortgage lenders will require a Local Authority Search to be carried out on the property and your Solicitor will be able to...
Income Tax increases for buy to let landlords

Conveyancing Searches Explained

When you purchase a house, your solicitor will carry out various searches on the property to check its surroundings, its location and anything which may affect the property which would not be normally apparent on physical inspection. This article will look into the...
Income Tax increases for buy to let landlords

Buying a Shared Ownership Home

Are you hoping to purchase a property but unable to commit to the whole purchase price? The Homes and Communities Agency Shared Ownership scheme offers the chance for you to buy a percentage share of your home and pay a reduced rent on the remaining share. You would...
The Cost of Buying a New Home

The Cost of Buying a New Home

A new home is probably to be one of the most expensive purchases you will make during your lifetime. Besides the property itself, you will have likely heard of other costs you may incur. Whether you are a first time buyer, or you are just unsure about the costs of...