Property guides
Buying, selling and renting in the UK — stamp duty, landlord rules, capital gains and property costs.
Tax on Rental Income: A Landlord's Guide (2026/27)
A plain-English guide to tax on rental income for UK landlords in 2026/27: how rental profit is taxed, the property allowance, allowable expenses, the Section 24 mortgage interest rules, and a full worked example.
Laura Michelle Davis · 20 May 2026
Conveyancing Explained: The Process and What It Costs (2026)
Conveyancing is the legal work that transfers a property from seller to buyer. This plain-English guide walks through every step, what conveyancing fees and disbursements cover, how long it takes, and how to choose the right conveyancer.
Laura Michelle Davis · 4 May 2026
Section 24 Explained: How the Landlord Mortgage-Interest Rules Work (2026/27)
Section 24 changed buy-to-let taxation for good. Here's how the mortgage-interest rules work, who they hit hardest, and how to work out your real tax.
Laura Michelle Davis · 27 Apr 2026
Stamp Duty for First-Time Buyers in 2026: Thresholds and How Much You Save
A clear 2026 guide to stamp duty for first-time buyers in England and Northern Ireland: the thresholds, eligibility rules, a worked example and the savings.
Laura Michelle Davis · 16 Apr 2026