HMRC tax inspectors to visit high value rental properties 

23rd August 2026

HMRC tax inspectors to visit high value rental properties 

It’s been revealed that teams of HMRC valuation agents will visit homes in person to assess whether they are valued at £2m or more. £2m is the threshold at which owners will from 2028 pay the High Value Council Tax Surcharge or HVCTS – commonly known as the mansion tax. Unlike standard council...

OpenRent sells up to global private equity giant

21st August 2026

OpenRent sells up to global private equity giant

OpenRent, regarded by many as the UK’s biggest lettings agency platform, has teamed up with global...

Council to hit landlords with £1,200 HMO licence fee

21st August 2026

Council to hit landlords with £1,200 HMO licence fee

A council is launching a new licensing scheme for landlords of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)...

Landlords risk losing £30k through property negligence

21st August 2026

Landlords risk losing £30k through property negligence

Landlords who fail to adequately maintain their rental property could see as much as £30,172 wiped...



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