Buy to Let
The latest news, updates and opinions on Buy to Let from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Do I need landlord insurance?
Buy-to-let landlords need more than standard home insurance to protect their property. What is landlord insurance and how much does it cost?
By Holly Thomas Published
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The worst London boroughs to sell a second home as investors face £16k capital gains tax bill
Property investors selling up in London are benefiting from a decade’s worth of house price rises, but for many it’s resulting in higher capital gains tax bills
By Laura Miller Published
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Reeves warned against property tax shake-up – 3 ways it could backfire on first-time buyers
Rachel Reeves reportedly has her eye on high-end property taxes in the upcoming Budget, but there are concerns a shake-up could unintentionally hamper those trying to get on the housing ladder
By Laura Miller Published
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Landlord tax investigations net HMRC record £107m – the pitfalls to avoid
Residential landlords had to pay an average of £13,713 each in tax from undisclosed rental income last year, the highest amount since a crackdown began a little over a decade ago
By Laura Miller Published
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Could landlords face National Insurance on rental income?
The Treasury is said to be considering a tax increase for landlords in an attempt to boost revenue in Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Published
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Top UK destinations for holiday let investment in 2025
As staycations grow popular among Brits, we reveal the UK hotspots where buying a holiday let could drive attractive returns for property owners
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Is the UK housing market doomed to stagnation?
Opinion Housing is the mirror image of Britain’s moribund stock market. A crash would be the best outcome
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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Rents outpace mortgages with 21% rise over three years
Renters have seen a bigger increase in their monthly housing costs since 2022 than mortgaged homeowners, according to Zoopla
By Ruth Emery Published
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Portfolio landlords could save £8,500 by remortgaging – or risk costs soaring by £23,000
Buy-to-let landlords with multiple properties could save thousands by taking advantage of this year’s lower mortgage rates, but failing to refinance could see them hit with a £23,000 bill.
By Laura Miller Published