Budget 2026: Landlord Tax Rises to 24%, 44% and 49% — Sell or Keep?
From April 2027 rental profits will be taxed at 24%, 44% and 49%, with a 24% mortgage interest credit. What it costs on a typical let, and how to decide whether to sell or keep.
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Allowable Expenses for Landlords: What You Can Actually Claim
What UK landlords can and cannot deduct from rental income, where the repair/improvement line falls, how the 20% finance cost reducer works, and what MTD requires.
MTD Quarterly Update Deadline: What to Submit by 7 November
The 7 November MTD quarterly update deadline covers 6 April to 5 October — not just one quarter. What landlords must submit, and what happens if you are late.
Council Tax on Unoccupied Homes After One Year
The empty homes premium now starts at one year, not two. Premium tiers, the six-week reset rule, the nine mandatory exceptions and what legitimately reduces the bill.