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Future Homes Standard 2025: What Every Developer Needs to Know to Stay Ahead As a property developer or investor, keeping up with evolving regulations is key to staying competitive and compliant. One of the most significant changes coming to the house-building industry is the Future Homes Standard, set to take effect in 2025. This regulation […]

Using a Bridge-to-Let Loan to Improve the EPC Rating of Your Buy-to-Let Property Improving the energy efficiency of buy-to-let (BTL) properties has become a top priority for landlords and property investors. With growing awareness of sustainability and evolving tenant expectations, ensuring your property has a high Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is more important than

EPC Ratings, Where Are We Now In 2025? In a shock announcement in 2023, former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak scrapped proposed EPC regulation changes for landlords. This move came as part of a broader shift in the UK’s approach to meeting its 2050 net-zero emissions target. While the changes allow landlords more time to improve

How Bridging Loans Can Help You Pay HMRC Tax Bills Quickly and Easily Managing finances as a property developer or investor can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when unexpected HMRC tax bills arise. For those with tax liabilities in the UK, bridging loans can provide a fast and flexible solution. If you’re unfamiliar with this type

For property developers and investors, especially those venturing into the world of bridging loans or buy-to-let investments, understanding property valuations is crucial. Choosing the right type of valuation can make or break your deal. In this article, we’ll demystify the three primary types of valuations—AVM, desktop, and full valuations—and help you determine which suits your

The status of “non-domiciled” individuals, or “non-doms,” has long been a significant factor in the dynamics of the UK tax system and, by extension, the London prime property market. Non-doms are individuals who live in the UK but declare their permanent home, or “domicile,” outside the country, allowing them to avoid paying UK tax on