Why do some Buy to Let investors get rejected for mortgages?

[ad_1] With many investment purchases being time sensitive, landlords never want to have their mortgage application delayed or rejected. In particular, if you’ve managed to agree a ‘discounted’ purchase price because you’ve said you can complete the transaction quickly, a delay in getting your finance sorted can result in a deal falling apart altogether. So,…

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Top 10 laws ‘to know’: block management

[ad_1] Block management is just what is sounds like: managing blocks of flats where the individual properties are owned by various leaseholders (or share of the freehold), then another individual or company manages all the properties within that block. It involves things like arranging for maintenance, collecting service charges and looking after the communal areas,…

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Maintenance focus: furnishing your property

[ad_1] When you’re furnishing your rental property, you’ve got to get the right balance between giving your tenants the right finish and keeping the spend at a level that works for you and makes financial sense for your investment. How long does furniture last? Well, that depends on how much use it’s getting, meaning you’ll…

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good or bad for your property investment

[ad_1] The main reasons many landlords don’t want to accept pets are, understandably: potential damage to the property unpleasant smells can make any furnishings unusable the possibility of a flea infestation! But, in reality, most pet owners think of their furry friends as members of the family and look after them and their environment very…

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The Habitation Act 20th March 2019

[ad_1] On 20th March, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 came into force in England. The legislation is intended to make sure that rental properties must be legally let and maintained ‘in a state of fitness for human habitation’ right from the start of the tenancy. So it’s more important than ever that your…

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How to improve your garden over Spring

[ad_1] It’s time to say hello to spring. Finally, the days of winter are behind us and we can get back to our garden now that the sun is staying out longer and the poor weather turns into warmer sunshine. We want to make some changes to our garden when we start to make use…

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Top six with spectacular views

[ad_1] Whether you are a first time buyer or a family looking to move up the property ladder, we feature our top six properties with the most enviable views. From a city flat with spectacular sea views to a rural retreat with the rolling hills. Which one is your favourite? 1. Drinks on the terrace? Wow,…

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A checklist for those worrying about buying a house

[ad_1] The process for buying a house for the first time, or even the second time, can be daunting and comes with anticipation over a period of stress, unrest and anxiety. Here at Your Move, we wanted to know the things that worried buyers the most and this has helped us create a house buying checklist…

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Five things you might not know a landlord is responsible for

[ad_1] It is really important to consider everything you need to do to keep your tenants safe and happy. Obviously, a lot of those things are required by law but some just need a bit of practical forethought and some of the requirements may not be so obvious. You might think in some cases you’re…

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