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Tax is going digital: what landlords need to know
The way some landlords report their earnings is set to fundamentally change starting from next month (April), so anyone who lets out a property needs to be prepared.

Budget 2025: landlords and high-value homeowners hit by new property taxes
We outline the main changes affecting the property market that were announced in the Budget, and what they mean for those who are impacted.

Mortgage market remains resilient ahead of Budget
Budget uncertainty appears not to be deterring homebuyers, according to Bank of England data, which shows that mortgage approvals increased in September.

Self-employed and looking for a mortgage soon? Get your tax return sorted!
If you’re self-employed and looking to remortgage or buy a property soon, it’s worth submitting your 2024/25 tax return early so that it doesn’t delay your mortgage application.

Buy to let market shows resilience
Despite the challenges facing landlords due to recent regulatory and tax changes, growing numbers of borrowers are taking out Buy-to-Let mortgages.

Mortgage holders and private renters hardest hit by inflation
Mortgage holders and private renters have experienced the highest annual inflation rates, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), due to rising interest rates pushing up monthly payments.

What the July 2024 election could mean for the housing market
A summary of the property & mortgage-related items in the main political parties' manifestos ahead of the July 2024 general election.

Adding partners or spouses onto an existing mortgage
There may come a time when you wish to add your partner or spouse to your mortgage. We explain how in this blog.

Further cuts to mortgage tax relief for landlords
The start of the new 2018-19 tax year on April 6 saw further reductions in the amount of tax relief landlords can claim on mortgage interest payments.

More changes on the way for landlords
More changes on the way for landlords.. Landlords who own four or more mortgaged buy-to-let properties can soon expect lenders to look across their whole portfolio if they want to apply for a mortgage on a new property.
Can you get a mortgage on a temporary work contract?
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A guide to divorce and mortgages
What happens to a mortgage during a divorce? What are your mortgage options? This blog might help you through a difficult time.
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