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Extra tax for landlords

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Another2356 · 26/11/2025 18:24

Here is the rub, I earnt my money through PAYE and paid tax, I then invested what I earnt into property and now my investment is being taxed again but at a higher rate of tax! This does not feel fair and whilst in the past I’ve provided property at below market rates, moving forward I will not. Adjustments will now be made and hence again tenants will be impacted. Over the last 9 years, any rent increases I have made have simply covered the extra cost of managing a rental (tax, regulation & maintenance) my net profit has not increased, although the rents have. It’s the government who are creating the rent increase problems.

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harriethoyle · 26/11/2025 18:47

Chersfrozenface · 26/11/2025 18:44

If there will be fewer rental properties, what is going to happen to those other properties that were previously rented out? Will they go 'poof' and vanish?

No, they’ll be bought up by corporate landlords who will hike rents and with whom tenants will have minimal contact when there’s a problem 🤷🏻‍♀️

FigAboutTheRules · 26/11/2025 18:46

The original money you invested in property is not being taxed again. The only part that is being taxed is your gains. I'm in the same position and I think it's fair.

Chersfrozenface · 26/11/2025 18:44

Celestialmoods · 26/11/2025 18:40

Tenants are going to suffer even more because of this. There will be fewer rental properties available and the ones that stay on the rental market will become even more expensive.

If there will be fewer rental properties, what is going to happen to those other properties that were previously rented out? Will they go 'poof' and vanish?

HappiestSleeping · 26/11/2025 18:43

I am a landlord, and in principle, I agree with the change. That said, I don't make enough on my rentals, so will either have to increase rent, or sell. With the other impending changes, selling is the best option for me.

caringcarer · 26/11/2025 18:42

I'll do what other LL's do each time government increases the burden on LL's increase the rent to cover new NI payments. It will just mean my rents are no longer slightly under market values. Once other LL's also increase rents I'll probably still be under market values.

Celestialmoods · 26/11/2025 18:40

Tenants are going to suffer even more because of this. There will be fewer rental properties available and the ones that stay on the rental market will become even more expensive.

smallglassbottle · 26/11/2025 18:37

Icanthinkformyselfthanks · 26/11/2025 18:31

@SarkyMummy , I don’t believe this will apply to corporate landlords as the additional 3% stamp duty does not. People will always need to rent so landlords are supplying a service. Why penalise small landlords and not the big corporations?

They only want corporations to own rental properties.

They want everyone renting as well. It's ideological and also meets the demands of the banks and corporations. An ongoing, guaranteed source of income. It's their wet dream.

HoskinsChoice · 26/11/2025 18:34

You own multiple properties. Half the country can't afford to own one. So yes, it is appropriate that you pay more tax. That's how society works. Spend a bit of time counting your blessings instead of the rent your taking in.

Icanthinkformyselfthanks · 26/11/2025 18:31

SarkyMummy · 26/11/2025 18:28

Poster, it’s much to your credit that you’ve provided your property at below market rates but not many landlords are so generous! It is my understanding that the disproportionate use of property as investment has distorted the market and contributed to the housing crisis so I do understand why the gov have taken this decision.

@SarkyMummy , I don’t believe this will apply to corporate landlords as the additional 3% stamp duty does not. People will always need to rent so landlords are supplying a service. Why penalise small landlords and not the big corporations?

SarkyMummy · 26/11/2025 18:28

Poster, it’s much to your credit that you’ve provided your property at below market rates but not many landlords are so generous! It is my understanding that the disproportionate use of property as investment has distorted the market and contributed to the housing crisis so I do understand why the gov have taken this decision.

Nothankyov · 26/11/2025 18:27

I get you. I obviously don’t know your situation but would it be better selling? We left the UK last year (after labour got in) and couldn’t decide if we should sell or keep our house but ended up selling it because it was just too much up in air and with husband having to pay tax already on earnings it just wasn’t worth it.