Scotland, Wales and Regional
Landlord registration in Scotland, Rent Smart Wales, PRT, council tax premiums, LBTT, LTT, and Northern Ireland
Landlord Registration in Scotland: Complete Guide
Free guide to mandatory landlord registration in Scotland. Fit and proper person test, fees, and penalties for non-registration.
Private Residential Tenancy (Scotland)
Free guide to the Private Residential Tenancy in Scotland. No fixed term, 18 grounds for eviction, First-tier Tribunal, and rent adjudication.
Rent Smart Wales: Registration and Licensing
Who must register with Rent Smart Wales, who needs a full licence, the approved training, and what it costs each year.
Council Tax Premium on Second Homes: Wales
Free guide to Welsh council tax premiums on second homes. Up to 300% premium, which councils charge what, and holiday let thresholds.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
Free guide to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act. Occupation contracts, standard vs secure, fitness for habitation, and six-month moratorium.
Northern Ireland Landlord Obligations
Free guide to Northern Ireland landlord obligations. Private Tenancies Order 2006, deposit scheme, fitness standard, and registration.
LBTT for Scottish Landlords
Free guide to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for Scottish landlords. Additional Dwelling Supplement (8%), and worked examples.
LTT for Welsh Landlords
Free guide to Land Transaction Tax for Welsh landlords. Higher rates for additional properties and differences from SDLT and LBTT.
Council Tax Premium in Cornwall: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in Cornwall. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.
Council Tax Premium in North Norfolk: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in North Norfolk. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.
Council Tax Premium in Westmorland and Furness (South Lakeland): Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in Westmorland and Furness covering the South Lakeland area. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums and exemptions.
Council Tax Premium in Dorset: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in Dorset. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.
Council Tax Premium in East Devon: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in East Devon. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.
Council Tax Premium in North Yorkshire (Scarborough): Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in North Yorkshire covering Scarborough and the Yorkshire coast. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums and exemptions.
Council Tax Premium in Pembrokeshire: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in Pembrokeshire. 150% second home premium (250% total), 300% empty home premium (400% total), Welsh powers, exemptions and appeals.
Council Tax Premium in Gwynedd: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in Gwynedd. 150% second home premium (250% total), 150% empty home premium, Welsh powers up to 300%, exemptions and appeals.
Council Tax Premium in Isle of Anglesey: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Isle of Anglesey charges a 100% premium on second homes and long-term empties, taking the bill to 200%, and the exceptions that apply.
Council Tax Premium in Ceredigion: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Ceredigion charges a 100% second home premium, plus stepped premiums that rise the longer a property stays empty.
Council Tax Premium in Conwy: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in Conwy. 150% second home premium (250% total), up to 300% empty home premium (400% total), Welsh powers, exemptions and appeals.
Council Tax Premium in Swansea: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Swansea charges a 100% premium on second homes and long-term empties, taking the bill to 200%, plus the Welsh exceptions that apply.
Council Tax Premium in Bath and North East Somerset: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in BANES. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, No Use Empty scheme, exemptions and appeals.
Council Tax Premium in Cotswolds: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Cotswold district charges a 100% second home premium from April 2025, plus stepped premiums on long-term empty properties.
Council Tax Premium in South Hams: Second Homes and Empty Properties
South Hams charges a 100% second home premium from April 2025, plus stepped premiums on long-term empty properties in Devon.
Council Tax Premium in West Suffolk: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in West Suffolk. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, exemptions, appeals and contact details.
Council Tax Premium in Chichester: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in Chichester. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums up to 300%, 8 exception classes, grants and appeals.
Council Tax Premium in Stratford-on-Avon: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in Stratford-on-Avon. Second home premium approved from April 2027, stepped empty home premiums already in place, exemptions and appeals.
Council Tax Premium in Westmorland and Furness (Eden): Second Homes and Empty Properties
Free guide to council tax premiums in the Eden area of Westmorland and Furness. 100% second home premium from April 2025, stepped empty home premiums and discretionary exceptions.
Council Tax Premium in Northumberland: Second Homes and Empty Properties
Northumberland charges a 100% second home premium from April 2025, plus stepped premiums on long-term empty properties.