Firstly, the Brexit debacle continues – without any sort of firm end in sight – which means that these predictions are even more fragile than before. As expected, new instructions to the market (supply) have been few and far between, while keen buyers (demand) have been frantically buying, leading to an increase in prices and […]
In terms of the status of the market, it is a very unique time for the property market in our opinion. Therefore, much of my time so far this year has also been spent assessing the market (or sentiment thereof) to decide on a relevant strategy for 2019. I’m afraid the tiresome Brexit debacle is […]
The full legislation To view the full legislation, click here. The changes in brief Government is introducing a minimum standard of energy efficiency rating (otherwise known as an ‘EPC rating’) Minimum rating is an E (including E!) Comes into force on 1st April 2018 Only applies to currently empty properties, i.e. does not affect those properties that already have a tenant in-situ However, if […]
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Political views aside, this is yet another major change in legislation that puts landlords and agents at risk of falling foul of the law. The Law in Summary Check your occupants are allowed to be in the country Retain proof If they’re not allowed to be in the country, you must report this as an […]
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All of these issues are important and will affect you directly. Please ensure you read this post. Believe it or not, these changes are positive for serious property investors and landlords. All of these changes mean that professional/serious investors will benefit, and amateurs/speculators will be forced out of the market. Mortgage interest tax relief In […]
Here’s the full explanatory document regarding the legislation. In a paragraph, however, the law is… “Private sector landlords are required from 1 October 2015 to have at least one smoke alarm installed on every storey of their properties and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room containing a solid fuel burning appliance (e.g. a coal […]
What is the wrong property to buy? There are countless types of property investments to get involved in, ranging from straightforward, ‘vanilla’ terraced houses in the suburbs, to part-ownership of hotels & cruise ships. Just because an investment makes a certain return, doesn’t mean that it’s the right investment for you. What is the right deal for […]
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They’ve confirmed that morning; read the confirmation email with the full time, date, & address on; and even quizzed you extensively on the particulars of the property. They are a dead cert to, not only show up, but to make an offer. You get to the property early. You open the windows to get some […]
A lot of landlords are accidental and have inherited their properties. It is therefore even more distressing if a tenant leaves the property in a poor condition. The information below aims to outline exactly what you need to do to be compliant and to maximise your chances of winning a dispute. Who takes deposits, where […]
General housing policies Last year, we saw the introduction of the widely discussed bedroom tax. What seems to have been widely ignored by the press, is that this tax only affects social landlords and NOT private landlords. Therefore, whether you agree or disagree with the policy, the impact is likely to be less widespread than […]
