Ruth Purvis, SU Lets, Students’ Union, University of Essex

Landlords are raising rents in response to tax changes It’s been two years since changes to buy-to-let mortgages also changed the way that landlords are taxed. As some had predicted, many landlords have been forced to reconsider their position and think about what the future now holds for them. How has buy-to-let tax changed? Before [...]

Understanding the numerous taxes that apply to landlords and then calculating the amount of tax owed can be complex. To ensure that you meet all your obligations, keeping up to date with tax changes that may affect your income is essential. In 2022, we’ve already seen buy-to-let tax changes coming into full effect, so what [...]

Finding a new home to rent can be exciting, but it can also be daunting. It’s a big financial commitment and one you don’t want to get wrong. To help you check that you’ve found the right property for you, here are five things to look out for before signing on the dotted line. Five [...]

Short term lets have had a significant role to play in the rental market over the past year, performing better than other sectors, and the good news is that this trend looks set to continue in 2022. What’s driving the growth in short term lets? Although the short-term rental market has not been immune to [...]