Making Tax Digital Arrives This Week Amid Widespread Confusion
With Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starting on 6 April 2026, many sole traders and landlords still appear unclear on what the changes actually involve. HMRC says individuals with qualifying income over £50,000 from self-employment, property, or both, must from that date keep digital records, use compatible software, and submit quarterly updates, while still completing an end-of-year […]
Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – Key Summary (Effective 1 May 2026)
The Renters’ Rights Act introduces significant changes to the private rented sector from 1 May 2026, automatically applying to most assured and assured shorthold tenancies. Tenancy Structure All fixed-term tenancies will be abolished and replaced with rolling (periodic) tenancies. Existing tenancies will automatically convert, continuing indefinitely until ended by either party with valid notice. End of Section […]
Rates Up. Deals Down. The Mortgage Market Is Moving Fast.
Mortgage choice has tightened sharply in recent days, with borrowing costs rising as markets increasingly expect further interest rate increases from the Bank of England. Average fixed rates have climbed, with two-year deals now reaching around 5.43%, while the number of available mortgage products has fallen significantly. According to Moneyfacts, hundreds of products have already […]
