Landlords who inherited a property or rented out a former home could face higher tax bills from April 2027, with those holding properties in their own name particularly exposed.

The Budget landed yesterday, the landlord register opens in seven weeks, and the next tax rise is already law. Yasmin Ulhaq, founder of luxury property management firm Glenfield...

The NRLA has warned that higher taxes on rental income and a further freeze on Local Housing Allowance could leave low income tenants facing greater financial pressure.

Following the announcement of a further 2% increase in tax on property and savings income, the industry explores what this means for landlords.

Chancellor John Healey has announced a 'further two percentage point' increase in tax rates on property and savings income from April 2027.

Landbay research found 22% of landlords have put off purchases and 16% have held off remortgaging ahead of the Budget.

The NRLA says tax reform and support for energy efficiency upgrades should form part of a Budget that increases rental supply.

Landlord portfolio changes are attracting attention ahead of the Autumn Budget, with searches for company transfers, tax changes and property sales rising sharply.

HMRC estimated that raising the higher rate by 10 percentage points could cut receipts by £3.6bn in 2028-29.

88% of landlords are concerned about the 2% rise in income tax rates on rental income from properties held in personal names, up three percentage points on the previous quarter.