New anti-money laundering regulations for agents

[ad_1] For many years now, estate agents have been one of the businesses required to register with HM Revenue & Customs for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) supervision and make certain checks on their customers. Letting agents did not fall under the scope of the regulations. How we work As an estate agency, Your Move was already…

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How to make sure you get a good return from Buy to Let

[ad_1] The ideal outcome from investing in property is you get a good ongoing return from monthly rental profit while the property appreciates nicely in value. That’s what all landlords hope for! But in reality, properties are usually stronger in one return than the other, so the first thing you need to decide is: what kind…

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Help to Buy – not just for first time buyers

[ad_1] Help to Buy is a government led scheme to help hard working people like you take the first steps to buying your own home. This scheme is often associated with first time buyers but did you know that it can also benefit those buyers looking to move up the ladder? The scheme offers an equity…

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Top 10 under the stamp duty threshold

[ad_1] Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England If you have bought a home before then there is zero tax to pay from £0 – £125,000 in England. If you are a first time buyer then the tax free limit increases to £0 – £300,000. Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) in Scotland The tax free…

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Steals of the month

[ad_1] Looking for a new property investment or trying to get onto the ladder for the first time? Take a look at our selection of super stylish houses this month that are ready to move into.   1. Stylish and superbly finished throughout [featured_property_1]  2. All the hard work has been done! [featured_property_2]  3.  Looking…

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Steals of the month – Scotland

[ad_1] Looking for a new property investment or trying to get onto the ladder for the first time? Take a look at our selection of super stylish houses this month that are ready to move into.   1. A stylish flat [featured_property_1]  2. A beautifully presented family home [featured_property_2]  3.  Sun trap rear garden [featured_property_3] …

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Changes to expect in 2020

[ad_1] Every year there seem to be more and more new lettings laws and amendments to existing ones – and 2020 is no exception. Here is a diary round-up of what you should expect in 2020. Some changes have already been passed through Parliament and a firm date has been set for the law to…

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Roof maintenance top tips

[ad_1] The roof of a property is key in keeping it watertight and warm, so you must make sure you check it regularly and maintain it properly. We recommend making checks from the outside at least twice a year and always after any severe storms. If we manage your property, this is the type of…

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Has the tenant fee ban been helpful to tenants?

[ad_1] On 01 June this year, a ban on charging tenants fees for administering their let came into force for new tenancies. While it’s still early days, what’s been the impact on tenants so far? Well, in August, the BBC reported that the main effect on tenants seemed to have been confusion! Citizens Advice said…

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