BTL Masterclass with Roger Morris

In this inaugural webinar of our four-part series, Roger Morris will guide you through an overview of the BTL landscape and the seismic shifts that have transformed the buy-to-let landscape. We'll delve into the recent rule changes and look at the ones to come and the substantial increase in funding costs, dissecting their impact on the market and, most importantly, what every landlord and broker needs to know.
Join us as we equip you with the technical skills necessary to navigate these changes and make informed decisions. As the first step in our journey, we'll lay the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of the evolving buy-to-let sector.

Topics include:
1. Legislative Timeline: Understand how legislative changes within the market have impacted landlords over the years.
2. Buy-to-Let Overview: Explore the current buy-to-let landscape and recent legislative changes.
3. First Time Buyers vs. First Time Landlords: Considerations for both groups.
4. Introduction to Section 21: A crucial aspect for landlords.
5. Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and Tenants in Common: Key concepts.
6. Tenant Types: Differentiate between tenant profiles.
7. Affordability Stress: Understand background affordability stress.
8. Why Invest in Buy-to-Let: Motivations for landlords.
9. Changes for Landlords: What has shifted recently.
10. Adapting to Change: Strategies for landlords.

With an increasing number of landlords contemplating incorporation, especially in light of the rising costs of funds, it's crucial that they are well-informed about the implications of operating their business as a limited company SPV or in personal ownership. In this second instalment of our 3-part webinar series, Roger Morris will delve into the intricacies of ownership structures. He will emphasise the importance of landlords seeking independent legal and tax advice. The session will cover topics such as incorporation tax relief, beneficial interest, and why tenants in common is just one of the many solutions landlords should consider.*

Topics include:
1. An introduction to complex buy-to-let ownership structures
2. Understanding the implications of the recent cost increase in borrowing
3. Overview of different tax structures for BTL.
4. What are debentures and floating charges?
5. Stamp Duty surcharge and final rules
6. Rental yields
7. Joint tenants vs tenants in common
8. Form 17
9. Inter-company loans
10. Different structures to hold shares in companies
11. An overview of incorporation tax relief (section 162)
12. Ramsay Ruling 27 March 2013

In an era of market uncertainty, landlords often turn to HMOs & MUFB as a viable option to maximise their rental yields. In the upcoming third webinar, Roger Morris, will delve into the intricate world of HMOs & MUFB. This informative session will explore the rules and regulations that can impact HMO applications and provide insights into the varying regulations across different parts of the UK. Additionally, we will shed light on selective licensing, additional licensing, and the associated regulatory intricacies.

Topics Include:
1. 2004 Housing Act and the definition of a HMO
2. An introduction to Article 4 and Permitted Development Rights
3. How a property is converted into a HMO
4. Planning applications
5. What is mandatory licensing?
6. What are some of the rules and regulations that could affect an HMO application now and in the future?
7. Selective licensing & additional licensing rules.
8. What are the rules in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland?