Tracy Churchwood, Essex Country & Village Homes

In our blog, we have previously discussed whether the new carbon monoxide (CO) alarm regulations will have an impact on the buy to rent sector. With these proposed changes expected to take effect from 1st October, now is the time to ensure that you will comply with the law. What do the new CO rules [...]

The foundation of a good relationship between a tenant, landlord and letting agent is when parties understand their rights and responsibilities to each other, establishing a collective responsibility to ensure the tenancy goes smoothly. If you’re new to renting or haven’t reminded yourself of your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, look at our guide [...]

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 [...]