Why More York Landlords Are Taking Out Rent Protection Insurance Before 1 May
Letting agents and landlords across the UK are rapidly increasing their use of Rent Protection Insurance ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May — and York is no exception. New data from Goodlord shows a 41% surge in demand for rental insurance products in the months following Royal Assent of the legislation. […]
UK Capital Gains Tax Surge – What It Means for Property Investors
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts surged to nearly £17bn in January 2026, up 69% year-on-year. Between April 2025 and January 2026, HMRC collected £18.8bn, compared with £11.9bn in the same period last year. The spike follows changes introduced in October 2024, when CGT rates increased from 10% and 20% to 18% and 24%, alongside the reduction of the […]
Spring Is Coming: A Tenant’s Guide to Getting the Garden Ready
As we move towards spring, gardens quickly become an extension of the home. For tenants, now is the ideal time to get outside and prepare the garden for the months ahead. After winter, most gardens need a little attention. Lawns should be cut regularly once growth starts, borders weeded, and any fallen leaves or debris […]
