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Stamp duty on buy to let and second homes is usually charged at the higher residential rates in England and Northern Ireland. In simple terms, an extra 5 percentage points are added to each normal Stamp Duty Land Tax band when you buy an additional residential property. It is not a single 5% charge on […]

Landlord responsibilities in England cover much more than collecting rent and handing over keys. A landlord must provide a safe home, keep important parts of the property in good repair, follow gas and electrical safety rules, protect deposits, complete Right to Rent checks, respect tenant privacy, meet licensing rules where they apply and keep clear […]

Becoming a landlord in England means making sure the property is safe, lawful and ready before the first tenant moves in. The main legal steps include checking permission to let, arranging suitable insurance, getting an Energy Performance Certificate, completing gas and electrical safety checks where needed, testing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, carrying out Right […]