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What could Capital Gains Tax changes mean for you as a landlord?
If you own a second property or a buy-to-let, or you’re a portfolio landlord, reforms to Capital Gains Tax could significantly increase your tax liability. Read on to find out more...
What the recent Capital Gains Tax change means to you as a landlord
If you’ve been a landlord for a while, your tax burden has likely risen in recent years. Since 2020, landlords haven’t been allowed to deduct their mortgage costs from their rental income...
Should you increase the rent you charge on buy-to-let property in 2023?
If you are a landlord, raising the rent is a tricky and often moral decision. Read on to find out how landlords are squaring rising costs with looking after their tenants...
The pros and cons of student buy-to-let (and the 10 best places to be a student landlord)
Read on to find out about the pros and cons of student buy-to-let, and to discover the top 10 UK locations to be a student landlord...
Access leading specialist and commercial lending with our brand-new service
To further enhance the service you can access at Altura, we’re delighted to introduce specialist and commercial lending expert Guy Nyirenda – the newest member of the Altura team...
Can I rent a room if I have a mortgage – perhaps to a Ukrainian family?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has not only caused a tragic loss of life, but also a major humanitarian crisis. If you’re thinking of helping by renting a room in your home, here’s what you need to know...
3 in 10 landlords unaware of new lettings laws – here’s what you need to know
If you’re a landlord, you will know that the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rules exist to try and make UK homes more energy-efficient. From April 2023, the rules are changing...
5 reasons UK *Buy to Let is a great opportunity in 2020
However, there is still a lot of optimism about the UK property market. Here are five reasons why UK *Buy to Let continues to offer a great opportunity in 2020...