The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays. If you’re a landlord, this is a period where your rental property is more likely to be vacant. ...
The Tenant Fees Act, better known simply as the tenant fees ban, is coming into force from June 1 2019. It will drastically alter the upfront fees landlords and letting agents can charge to tenants, aiming to make the system ...
Bracknell’s former bus depot is set to undergo a grand transformation into a 155,000 square foot development of 242 luxury apartments, following its acquisition by leading UK property development and investment company SevenCapital. ...
On April 1 2019, the rental sector shifted into a new era of even greater professionalisation with the introduction of mandatory Client Money Protection (CMP) membership for letting agents. ...
Recent years have seen a shift in buyer activity across the UK’s property market, with London’s much publicised decline in popularity amongst buyers and renters paving the way for growth across key regional cities such as Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. ...
Birmingham has experienced an incredible transformation over recent years. Shaking off its previously industrial image. The UK’s second city has emerged as a world class contender, attracting and retaining increasing numbers of the population and global businesses into its core. ...
For landlords, buying a property, making a few renovations and renting it out may sound like a simple feat, but it can be a complex business, and it’s only natural to make some mistakes along the way. ...
For landlords, experiencing occasional void periods is inevitable and often out of your control. If a tenant’s circumstances change, they could move on, leaving your rental property unoccupied. ...
Renowned internationally for its designer shopping outlet, Bicester has long been the jewel in Oxfordshire’s crown, attracting millions of visitors annually who are on the hunt for a little luxury for less. But there’s more to this vibrant market town ...
As London continues to wane in popularity for investors and renters alike – with increasing numbers of people moving out of the capital in favour of more affordable locations - towns along the commuter belt, such as Bracknell, Slough and ...
With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening) in the lettings sector in 2019. ...
Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered the buy-to-let market to generate a steady second income, or rather fallen into it by virtue of circumstances (there ...
Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are still a number of challenges in place – not least the phasing out of mortgage interest tax relief, the ...
As a landlord, you'll want the reassurance of knowing that you’re going to receive your rent on time each month. This not only gives you a steady, regular stream of income, it also allows you to plan ahead and think ...
If you are selling a property, it is important that you present it in the best condition to potential investors, in order to secure a sale. ...
Remortgage affordability decline & a £19,000 consolidation to make monthly savings ...
Celebrate the shows 5th Birthday and 57th event to date in the Landlord Investor Lounge with a glass of prosecco with the shows organisers ...
Lenders must say what they mean and mean what they say! And that includes not offering a silly low monthly rate to “hook” the borrower and then finding a reason to increase it. To reinforce this message, Alternative Bridging Corporation ...
The National Landlord Show arrives at Olympia on Thursday 15 March to give advice via complimentary seminars, leading suppliers and two landlord debates where you can get advice from accountants, estate planner, mortgage broker, councils and financial advisors. ...
Recently named as the most rapidly improving locations in the UK – investment in the UK’s second city shows no sign of abating, in fact a recent string of announcements would suggest it is moving up a further gear, with ...
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