Biggest landlord fines of 2018

[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…

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The top ten laws ‘to know’ when letting a flat

[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…

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Boiler maintenance fix or buy new?

[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…

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Tenant focus: Zero deposits

[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…

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Latest property price and rental news

[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…

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When is the best time to sell your home?

[ad_1] The time of year can make a huge difference when selling your home so it is important to know when is the best time to reach the most buyers with your property. Rightmove have revealed that in 2018 February 19th was the busiest day for property searches with page views exceeding 40 million. Their…

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North and South divide in house price growth

[ad_1] Although we’re seeing the lowest growth in house prices over the last seven years, regional and local variations are becoming increasingly marked. If we look broadly at the data, there appears to be something of a North-South divide: annual growth in the North West and East and West Midlands is outpacing inflation, while the…

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Glasgow and Clyde become the place to rent in Scotland

[ad_1] Glasgow and Clyde have posted the fastest rent rises in Scotland, beating the long-time market leader – the Highlands and Islands. Glasgow and Clyde have taken over as the pacesetter in the Scottish rental market with prices in the city and surrounding areas increasing by 14.1% in the year to November 2018. Although the…

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Our Top 5 favourite family homes

[ad_1] Are you on the hunt for your dream family home? You’re in luck! This month we are putting the spotlight on our favourite family friendly homes currently on the market from across the regions. Perfect home for entertaining… Sevenoaks, Kent 5 bedroom house for sale We’re sorry, this property is no longer available, please view our other properties…

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