How to Avoid Stamp Duty on a Second Home Legally?
Buying a second home can come with a significant tax bill, particularly in England and Northern Ireland, where purchasers of additional residential properties usually pay higher Stamp Duty Land Tax…
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Bath Landlord Fine Policy Could Increase Penalties by Up to 50%
Landlords in Bath and North East Somerset could face significantly higher locally calculated financial penalties under a proposed tougher housing enforcement policy. Bath & North East Somerset Council is consulting…
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Do I Need Contents Insurance as a Landlord?
UK landlords do not generally need contents insurance by law. However, a landlord who supplies furniture, freestanding appliances, carpets, curtains or other removable items may need cover to avoid paying…
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UK Summer Property Sales Data Reveals A Sharper Market Slump
UK summer property sales data shows a sharper-than-usual slowdown in newly agreed transactions, rather than a collapse across every housing measure. Sales agreed in the four weeks to 19 July…
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Andy Burnham Property Tax Impact: What UK Landlords May Pay?
Andy Burnham has not introduced a new property tax. The current debate concerns his support for replacing Council Tax and Stamp Duty with a charge linked to current property values,…
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Renters Rights Act Letting Ban Could Leave 100,000 Homes Empty
A 12-month restriction under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 can prevent a landlord from advertising or re-letting a property after recovering possession through Ground 1 or Ground 1A. These grounds…
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Roman Abramovich Tel Aviv Property Listed for £34m Sale: What It Signals for Ultra-Prime Real Estate?
Last checked: 9 July 2026 Roman Abramovich’s Tel Aviv property has reportedly been listed for around £34m–£35m, making it more than just a luxury property story. The reported listing highlights…
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Abri–Curo Merger Talks and the 73,000-Home Proposal: What Next?
Last checked: 4 July 2026 Quick Answer: What Has Abri and Curo Announced? On 1 July 2026, Abri Group and Curo Group announced they are exploring a proposed partnership that…
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UK Household Energy Bill Levies in 2026: What Has Changed?
Last checked: 1 July 2026 Editorial Note: The widely reported “£150 off energy bills” was not a cash payment but an estimated average reduction in policy costs within tariffs from…
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How Long is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement?
An assured shorthold tenancy (AST) agreement does not have a fixed legal length in the UK. Landlords and tenants can agree to a tenancy term that suits their circumstances, whether…
