Stamp Duty on a Buy-to-Let in England and Northern Ireland
How Stamp Duty Land Tax works when you buy a rental property in England or Northern Ireland, including the 5% surcharge on additional homes.
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Rental Yield Explained: Gross, Net and Why Both Matter
How to calculate gross and net rental yield on a UK buy-to-let, which costs to include, how yield relates to cash flow, and the limits of yield as a measure.
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Mortgage Interest and Tax for Landlords: How the Relief Works
Why individual landlords can’t deduct mortgage interest from rental profits, how the basic rate tax credit works, and what changes from April 2027.
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How Buy-to-Let Mortgages Work: Deposits, Rental Cover and Stress Tests
How UK buy-to-let mortgages differ from residential ones: larger deposits, interest-only repayment, rental cover ratios, stress rates and what lenders check.
