Buy to Let
The latest news, updates and opinions on Buy to Let from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Renters' Rights Act: landlords have until May 2026 to prepare for landmark rental reforms
The long-awaited housing bill gets its second reading in parliament on Wednesday - how will it affect you?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Four big changes landlords need to get ready for in 2026
Major changes are afoot for landlords in 2026 and beyond – here is what you should do this year to prepare
By Sam Walker Published
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Making Tax Digital: what is it and who does it affect?
Sole traders and landlords will have to start reporting their earnings digitally on a quarterly basis to HMRC from this April – here is what you need to know
By Laura Miller Last updated
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HMRC stamp duty crackdown sees probes of property deals jump 88% – what to watch out for
From bogus stamp duty refund claims to misleading the taxman about who owns a property, HMRC is increasing its scrutiny of stamp duty land tax reporting. Here’s how.
By Laura Miller Published
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What adds value to buy-to-let properties? Four home improvement ideas
Renovations to your property could boost its value. We look at how much improvements could boost your buy-to-let by.
By Sam Walker Published
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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
