buy-to-let Property tax changes from April 2020 Although the Brexit process continues to throw a spanner into the normal workings of government, there are a few certainties from a tax point of view that will be effective from April 2020. A few property related changes are noted in this article: Five tax changes buy-to-let landlords should be aware of in 2019 The 2019/20 tax year started on the 6th April and contains a number of changes which buy-to-let landlords should be aware of for the year ahead. Maximum age and term increases will benefit ‘older’ buy-to-let investors Typically, those who are older and have applied for a buy-to-let mortgage have faced barriers due to the limited options available to them. Expenses you can set-off against rental income The expenses you claim against your property income will need to follow the usual HMRC ruling that the costs must be incurred wholly and exclusively for the purpose of renting out the property. Buy-to-let property owners - time to start saving for tax changes Property business owners, particularly buy-to-let landlords, have been hit with a number of quite dramatic changes in their tax status. One of the most draconian is the gradual disallowance of tax relief for finance payments that starts April 2017. Buy-to-let property owners - time to start saving for tax changes Property business owners, particularly buy-to-let landlords, have been hit with a number of quite dramatic changes in their tax status. One of the most draconian is the gradual disallowance of tax relief for finance payments that starts April 2017. The buy-to-let property market The buy-to-let market has been dominated by investors seeking a property pension, according to new research. The buy-to-let property market The buy-to-let market has been dominated by investors seeking a property pension, according to new research.