[ad_1] In April last year, new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) came into force, making it illegal to let or renew the tenancy on a property in England and Wales if the energy rating on the EPC is lower than ‘E’. The intention is to help manage energy costs for tenants, improve the general condition…
[ad_1] When your home is starting to look a bit old and rundown, it’s a good idea to give it a revamp. It will make the house look more appealing and draw in those buyers when you come to sell. However, a lot of us are lost for inspiration when it comes to updating our…
[ad_1] With some legislation coming into force this year and other regulation being discussed, here are five changes for you to look out for: 1. Digital Tax (Making Tax Digital) If your Buy to Let business turnover is above the VAT threshold (currently £85,000 per annum), from 1st April this year, you’ll have to…
[ad_1] With hundreds of different Buy to Let mortgages available, it’s not always easy to work out whether you’re on the ‘right’ deal. If you’ve been letting property for decades, do you regularly review your mortgages or only switch products when you have to? Are you about to make your first Buy to Let investment…
[ad_1] Biggest fines in 2018 In the last few years, there’s been a big effort from the Government to clamp down on rogues in the property business. As such, the number and level of penalties that can be imposed on agents and landlords has increased. A local authority can now fine a landlord up…
[ad_1] With lettings laws often being different from one property type and let to another, below we have listed the top laws to know about when letting a flat. 1. How long is the lease? If you’re buying with a mortgage, be aware that mortgage lenders may require at least 80 years remaining on…
[ad_1] Boilers are one of the most important items in your property to maintain well. The question is, when it breaks, should you fix it or bite the bullet and invest in a new one? In terms of lifespan, a boiler today should last anything from around 10 to 15 years. However, it can need…
[ad_1] A new initiative is becoming popular with both landlords and tenants. It’s where the tenant takes out an ‘insurance’ to guarantee landlords won’t lose out if the tenant causes damage, instead of finding a six weeks deposit in addition to the first month’s rent. One of the schemes is called The Zero Deposit Guarantee…
[ad_1] As at November, average annual house price growth stood at just 0.9%, the lowest year-on-year increase since April 2012. This almost flat growth is good news for those investing for the first time or adding to a portfolio as it potentially allows for ‘bargains’ to be secured. Although local market knowledge from agents is…
