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Upad can help you rent out a room

Did you know that Upad can help you rent out rooms in your own home or as part of an HMO or other rental property you own? Just like we do with houses and flats, we can help you market your room on all the big property portals (Gumtree, Findaproperty, Zoopla, Rightmove and a whole lot more). We'll handle tenant enquiries, get you introduced to them and we can also help you with the tenant... Read more

Tax tips for landlords

It's that time of year again, with Moira Stewart lurking under the stairs to tell us that tax doesn't have to be taxing. But all over Britain, landlords are frowning at those endless forms, and wishing they'd go away. We can't make them do that, but here are a few tips to help landlords towards a more pleasant January. If you're intending to file your return online, you'll need to be... Read more

Upad supporting Raise the Roof

One of the most effective ways for struggling home owners to avoid mortgage arrears or reposessions is to take in a lodger. Renting out a room in your own home has been encouraged by the Treasury through the Rent a Room scheme. Rent a Room lets home owners rent out a room within their main residence, without having to pay tax on that income or even fill out a self-assessment tax return, so long... Read more