Making Tax Digital (MTD) for landlords is no longer something to prepare for in the future. It is already here. From 6 April 2026, thousands of UK landlords must follow new HMRC rules that replace the traditional annual Self Assessment tax return with digital record keeping and quarterly reporting. If
London property investment for overseas buyers is booming again in 2026. International investors are returning to the London market looking for stable assets, long-term growth, and strong rental demand. But while buyers are exploring opportunities across the capital, one development is attracting particular attention from overseas investors: Royal Arsenal Riverside,
The Renters’ Rights Bill has become one of the most talked-about changes in the UK property industry. Since the legislation officially came into force in May 2026, many landlords have been asking the same question: Is the Renters’ Rights Bill bad for landlords? The short answer is that the new
The UK mortgage market is experiencing its most intense volatility since the 2022 mini-Budget, as lenders rapidly increase mortgage rates and withdraw hundreds of mortgage products. Recent figures show that the average two-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed above 5%, reaching approximately 5.01%, while the average five-year fixed mortgage rate
As a landlord, you want to ensure that your property is in safe hands. However, manually verifying tenant identities can leave you vulnerable to fraud and compliance fines. Here’s how our referencing agency, Goodlord’s Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) can protect you. The Rising Threat of Tenancy Fraud Landlords in the UK are facing a double
Hackney, Stratford, Leyton & Surrounding Areas Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, delivered on 3 March 2026, was deliberately positioned as a steady economic update rather than a headline grabbing Budget. While there were no direct changes to stamp duty or housing taxes, the accompanying Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts give valuable insight into how the East
With sweeping reforms underway in the private rented sector, one of the biggest upcoming changes for landlords is the introduction of the new Private Renters’ Ombudsman — a central part of the Renters’ Reform Bill and the new Renters’ Rights Act. This change is designed to make dispute resolution easier,
