The Land Registry fee for a property purchase in England and Wales is £135 for a £300,000 transaction submitted electronically. For a remortgage charge of £200,000, the electronic fee is £45. Purchase fees are £20 up to £80,000, £95 for £100,001 to £200,000, and £455 above £1,000,000.
Scotland does not have stamp duty - it uses Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT). Rates, thresholds, first time buyer relief and how to calculate your LBTT bill.
First time buyers pay no stamp duty on the first 300,000 pounds of a property purchase. How stamp duty first time buyer relief works, thresholds and eligibility explained.
A buy to let mortgage calculator helps you work out monthly payments, rental yield and whether a BTL property stacks up. How the numbers work and what lenders assess.
The Renters Rights Act 2025 creates a mandatory Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman for all private landlords in England, plus a national property database. Here is what both will do, when they launch, and how to prepare.
A practical compliance checklist for private landlords in England. Tenancy agreements, Information Sheet, rent increases, pet requests, Section 8 possession, deposits, and Phase 2 preparation.
The Renters Rights Act 2025 gives private tenants in England the strongest rights in a generation. Your rights on eviction, rent, repairs, pets, deposits, discrimination, and what to do when things go wrong.
The Renters Rights Act 2025 gives private tenants in England the statutory right to request a pet. Landlords must respond within 28 days and cannot unreasonably refuse. Here is how the process works, what counts as reasonable refusal, and what pet damage insurance means.
Under the Renters Rights Act 2025, private landlords in England can only increase rent once per year using a Section 13 notice with 2 months minimum notice. Rent review clauses are void. Tenants can challenge above-market increases at the First-tier Tribunal.
All private tenancies in England became periodic (rolling) tenancies on 1 May 2026 under the Renters Rights Act 2025. Fixed-term contracts no longer exist. Here is exactly how periodic tenancies work, how to end them, and what changed.
Section 8 is now the only legal route to evict a private tenant in England. Here is the complete list of mandatory and discretionary grounds, exact notice periods, what landlords must prove, and what tenants can do to defend a claim.
The main types of mortgages in the UK explained - fixed rate, tracker, discount, offset and interest-only. How each works, the risks and which suits different borrowers.
Remortgaging means switching your mortgage to a new deal. When to remortgage, how the process works, costs, and the difference between a product transfer and full remortgage.
Negative equity means your mortgage exceeds your home's value. How it happens, the risks and the options available to UK homeowners explained.
A halal mortgage avoids interest through profit-sharing or rental structures. How halal mortgage products work, UK lenders and the regulatory treatment explained.
A mortgage overpayment calculator shows how extra payments reduce your term and total interest. How overpayments work, the 10 percent rule and when to overpay.
The Renters Rights Act 2025 gives local councils new powers to fine private landlords up to 7,000 pounds per breach. Here is every penalty, every offence, and exactly what landlords face for non-compliance.
Section 21 no-fault evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026 under the Renters Rights Act 2025. This is what changed, what replaced it, what Section 8 grounds landlords can now use, and what tenants should do if they receive an invalid notice.
The Renters Rights Act 2025 is the biggest reform to private renting in England in 30 years. Royal Assent 27 October 2025, live 1 May 2026. This guide covers every change, every number, every deadline.
Landlords in England and Wales carry specific legal duties to keep heating systems working under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 section 11, and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. Landlord boiler cover is a specialist...
Landlord appliance cover is a specialist insurance product that pays for the repair or replacement of white goods and built-in appliances inside a rented property. Single-appliance policies typically cost between £5 and £15 per month, while multi-appliance plans covering four to six items run...
Starling Business and Nationwide FlexBusiness are permanently free. NatWest and Santander offer 18-month free periods. All business current accounts compared.
Rental income is taxable in the UK. This guide covers exactly how HMRC calculates tax on rental income, which expenses can be deducted, the £1,000 property allowance, and the penalties for undeclared rental income.
Fixed, tracker, offset, and discount mortgages each serve different needs. This guide explains how each type works, what the 2026 rate environment means for your choice, and the decisions that matter most.
Current UK remortgage rates 2026: avg 2-year fix 5.68%, 5-year 5.63%. With 1.8 million deals maturing this year, here is what remortgagers need to know.
UK mortgage rates today June 2026: avg 2-year fixed 5.68%, 5-year 5.63%, SVR 7.13%. Base rate held at 3.75%. What is moving rates and what borrowers should know.
Average UK mortgage rates 2026: 2-year fixed 5.68%, 5-year 5.63%, SVR 7.13% per Moneyfacts. How averages are calculated and what they mean for borrowers.
How to find the best fixed mortgage rates UK in 2026. With 2-year fixes at 5.68% and 5-year at 5.63%, LTV, fees and term length are the key variables.
Current fixed mortgage rates UK June 2026: 2-year fix 5.68%, 5-year 5.63% per Moneyfacts. How fixed rates are priced and what affects your offer.
Current UK mortgage rates for June 2026. Average 2-year fixed at 5.68% and 5-year at 5.63% per Moneyfacts. Bank of England base rate held at 3.75%.
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