Is Building Insurance the Same as Home Insurance?
The terms building insurance and home insurance are often used as though they mean the same thing, but there is an important difference. Building insurance, more commonly called buildings insurance…
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How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property in the UK?
Inheriting a house can create several tax questions, particularly if the beneficiary plans to sell the property rather than live in it. One of the most common is how to…
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Stonegate Pub Tenant Mistreatment Allegations: What Is Under Investigation?
Stonegate Pub Partners is facing growing scrutiny after current and former pub tenants alleged they suffered financial pressure, problems over repairs, difficult debt recovery processes and poor treatment while operating…
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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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Rightmove August Property Market Data: Asking Prices See Biggest August Fall Since 2018
The Rightmove August property market data points to a noticeably softer summer housing market, with the average asking price of a newly listed property falling by 2.0% in August 2026….
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Royal Estates Property Energy Efficiency: £10m Upgrade Challenge
The royal estates property energy efficiency debate has intensified after an investigation suggested King Charles III and Prince William could face costs of up to £10 million to improve hundreds…
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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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Preston Selective Landlord License Fee May Hit £1,050 a Home
Preston landlords could face a £1,050 selective licensing fee for each qualifying rented property under proposals covering three city wards. However, the charge is not yet final: it forms part…
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Who Is Eligible for a Loft Insulation Grant in the UK?
You may be eligible for a loft insulation grant if you receive a qualifying benefit, have a low household income, are vulnerable to living in a cold home or live…
