Rules, tax and earnings
Written for London landlords
The questions we get asked before anyone signs anything: what the rules actually say, what a property realistically earns, and what it costs to run. No filler, and nothing we would not tell you on the phone.
Rules and tax
Can you short-let on a buy-to-let mortgage?
Most buy-to-let mortgages are written for standard tenancies and do not automatically permit short lets. Here is why the product matters, what lenders actually ask for, and what happens if you never asked.
Rules and tax
Can you short-let a leasehold flat in London?
Whether you can short-let a leasehold flat depends on the lease, not the council. Here is what leases typically say, why the freeholder matters more than planning rules, and what to check before you list.
Islamic finance
Is short-let income halal? What Muslim landlords in London actually ask
Rental income from property is widely held to be permissible, but the questions Muslim landlords ask are about financing, what happens inside the property, and zakat. Here is how each one plays out for a London short let.
Rules and tax
The 90-night rule in London, explained for landlords
London properties can be short-let for 90 nights a year without planning permission. Here is where the limit comes from, what counts towards it, and the mistake that puts most landlords over it without noticing.
Rules and tax
Airbnb versus a long tenancy on a London flat: which earns more?
The honest comparison between short-letting and a standard tenancy in London, including voids, management cost, the 90-night cap and seasonality, and where a tenancy actually wins.
Rules and tax
Do you pay tax on Airbnb income in the UK?
Short-let income is taxable like any other rental income. Here is what counts as declarable, how the property allowance works, what you can offset, and when you need to file a return.
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Free estimate
What would your property earn?
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