HMO tax rules: what HMO landlords, investors and developers can claim
An HMO (house in multiple occupation) is taxed under the same rules as any other rental property. But the costs, the licensing and the record-keeping look nothing like a single…
Holiday let tax after the FHL abolition: what changed in 2025/26
For years, a furnished holiday let — the tax status behind most holiday accommodation and serviced accommodation — was one of the most tax-efficient ways to own property. It sat…
Buying a block of flats: the SDLT rule that can save you thousands
If you are buying a block of flats, the stamp duty rules are not the same as they are for a single buy-to-let. Most investors assume a block is taxed…
Title splitting explained: one freehold in, six leaseholds out
One freehold goes in. Six leaseholds come out. Title splitting is one of the most talked-about strategies in UK property right now. Most of the teaching stops at the deal.…