Hackney crackdown: £40,000 fines and 2 years’ rent at risk
Hackney is stepping up inspections of private lets. See which licence you need, the £40,000 penalty cap and rent repayment…
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Holiday let owners face 100% council tax premium threat
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Rental profits will be taxed at 22%, 42% and 47% from April 2027, with Section 24 relief rising to 22%.…
CCJs Rocket 34.5%: Landlords Must Rethink Tenant Referencing
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