Episode Details

Why are so many solicitors involved when buying a buy-to-let? And should you be planning for the worst with prospective tax changes on the horizon?
 
Your questions, answered on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

• (00:41) Colleen’s in the process of buying two buy-to-let properties but has been hit with unexpected legal fees from multiple solicitors. Is it normal to hit this many hurdles? Rob D breaks down why this happens, whether any of it could’ve been avoided, and what “independent legal advice” means.
• (04:29) Nik’s worried about future potential tax changes. What’s the best way to plan defensively? Rob B explains why investing through a limited company might already be the best protection investors have.

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