Guides

UK property, explained with the numbers

Each guide answers the question first, then shows the working. Figures are dated and sourced, and we update a guide when the rules change.

Buying

Stamp duty, deposits and the real cost of moving.

Buying

First-time buyer stamp duty in 2026: the £300,000 rule

First-time buyers in England and NI pay no stamp duty up to £300,000 and 5% up to £500,000. Worked examples, the £500,000 cliff edge, and who qualifies.

Updated 5 November 2026

Landlords

Rental income tax, Section 24 and the 2027 rise.

Landlords

Landlord tax 2027: the 24%, 44% and 49% rates explained

Rental profit is set to be taxed at 24%, 44% and 49% from 6 April 2027. What changed in the October 2026 Budget, worked examples, and what it costs you.

Updated 5 November 2026

Free guide

Get the free Landlord Tax 2027 guide

The new 24%, 44% and 49% rates explained with worked examples, a checklist of what to do before 6 April 2027, and the questions to ask your accountant.