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Airbnb is a disrupter in the true sense of the word. It took an established industry and turned it on its head. While some traditional B&Bs and landlords decry it as a negative influence, others have grabbed this opportunity and ran with it. 

I have probably made more mistakes than most landlords over the last 49 years, not least because back in the day there was no internet, landlord associations (that I was aware of) or property investor magazines. It occurred to me that admitting my mistakes will give other property investors the information that they need to […]

Inheritance tax is becoming more and more of a ‘tax bombshell.’   This is purely because property prices have increased so much over the past few years. If you do not plan for IHT now, then you could be passing on a huge tax liability as well as unwanted stress to your loved ones!  

Last week Boris Johnson announced that the government would be delaying the long-awaited Covid ‘Freedom Day’ until the 19th of July. As a result of this, the government has decided to extend the emergency guidance on right to rent checks in England. 

You might sometimes use your business accounts for personal expenses or withdrawals, in which case you won’t want these payments to be included when putting together your property accounts. With this in mind, we’ve added a new feature to make bank reconciliation even easier.

Typically, investors seek to purchase properties Below Market Value (BMV). Paying less for properties can be a key factor in determining how profitable your property investments turn out to be. Unfortunately, in an ever more digital and transparent world, buying a property below market value is proving to be an increasingly difficult task. 

Tax Tips Q&A is back for its second month. This month’s tips are all about property repairs.  These handy property questions and answers have been shared with us from Arthur Weller’s ‘247 Property Tax Questions Answered’. In this guide he answers tax questions on Capital Gains Tax, Buy-to-let Tax, Inheritance Tax, Gifting Tax and so much […]

Frequent any landlord forum or Facebook group and you will see that some of the most commonly asked questions come from would-be landlords looking for tips or advice when starting out. It’s understandable, purchasing a buy-to-let property is often one of the biggest decisions you will make, second only to buying your own home. 

In this post, we will look at when it is beneficial to use a company to grow a property portfolio. 

As all landlords will know, tenants do not stay in buy-to-let properties for ever. After a period of time most tenants will begin to consider upsizing, downsizing, buying their own property or moving for work. It is part of the natural life cycle of being a tenant or a landlord. When tenants do vacate a property, this […]

HMRC have the power to “enquire” into any tax return from a company, a partnership, or an individual. They do not have to give a reason for the enquiry.   Anyone in the property business may face an Enquiry – a certain number of random Enquiries are opened every year.   Enquiries come in different forms:  

The residential lettings market in the UK is a myriad of constantly changing rules and regulations. Staying on top of these changes can be a time-consuming affair for landlords. Thankfully, with the help of Sheards Chartered Accountants, we have put together a list of all the key changes you should be aware of so far in 2021. What […]

The thought of becoming a landlord can be overwhelming for some. Bringing many considerations and even more responsibilities. That said, it’s also a very exciting prospect – a monthly passive income, a diverse investment portfolio and more financial freedom. 

The Conservative government’s scheme to encourage 95% mortgages for first time buyers and those wishing to move became active on the 19th of April. This will see the government guaranteeing loans on up to 95% of the value of properties worth up to £600,000. The aim is to provide lenders the security needed to offer such […]