Stamp Duty Buy-to-Let Landlords Need to Pay in 2026
Stamp duty in the UK remains the biggest upfront cost property investors have to pay. If you are a buy-to-let landlord, the rules are stricter than they were a few years ago, with higher rates and lower thresholds now firmly in place. It is important to understand how stamp duty applies befo....
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How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in the UK in 2026?
After the rules tightened for landlords and protection increased for tenants, the question all landlords have been asking is: how much can a landlord raise rent in the UK in 2026? Although there is no fixed percentage cap in England, the process, timing, and justification behind a rent increas....
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Buy to Let Mortgage Deposit Explained for UK Landlords
Planning to invest in property is always followed by the biggest concern: how much deposit is needed for it? When you’re buying a property for buy to let, lenders usually require you to pay a larger upfront deposit than they would if you were buying a home to live in yourself.With the help o....
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Letting Agent Fees UK: A Guide for Landlords
One of the most important steps before renting out a property is to understand a typical letting agent fees UK. But, it’s not that simple because it varies according to service, location, and the involvement of landlord. If you’re thinking about letting, this blog helps breakdown the avera....
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Luxury Property Management Services
Cribs Estate specialises in managing luxury, prime, and high-value properties across London. Our experts have years of experience in the property sector, offering custom plans to ensure the highest standard of service. We understand every luxury home is unique and requires an approach reflecti....
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What Is Block Management? A Clear Guide
If you own a flat, live in an apartment building, or manage your block in the UK, you would have heard the term block management. What does this term mean, and who is responsible for it, and what are the services included in it? This guide answers all the questions to understand block manageme....
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Fire Risk Assessment HMO London
Managing a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) comes with more safety protocols than standard rentals. The reason is that multiple unrelated tenants are living under one roof, so the risk factor increases, meaning every HMO will have to face strict compliance guidelines. But how often should a....
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Short Term Lets London: 1, 2, & 6 Month Rental Options E...
London is among the busiest and most traditional cities in the world, so the demand for short-term lets in London for 1, 2, and 6 months is always high. Whether someone is relocating for work, waiting for property sale completion, or spending some short time in the city, landlords have now sta....
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Renters Rights Bill Section 6B Loophole Explained
After the Renters’ Rights Bill, the UK rental sector continues to reshape; however, there is one clause that is still the centre of debate: Section 6 B. People are discussing the loopholes of this section, raising concerns about its usage or misuse by landlords and what it could mean for r....
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