Landlord’s Update

Landlord’s Update

As a landlord you may have felt somewhat under siege recently. The Treasury has been targeting the buy-to-let sector to raise revenue, making life all the harder for buy-to-let landlords and investors.

The 3% Stamp Duty increase from 1 April 2016 has placed a considerable extra burden on those entering the market for the first time as well as those wishing to expand their portfolio, though many experts predict that this rise alone will not deter investors, as the average increase in property values should cover this cost within two years.

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