Letting to a couple? Essential information if they split

[ad_1]   Who signed the tenancy agreement? It’s essential that we or if letting yourself, you, carefully reference and credit check every person living in the property, then have them sign the tenancy agreement to confirm they are jointly and severally liable for the rent. What this means is if one half of a couple…

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#BranchSpotlight Frodsham

[ad_1] Nestled at almost an equal distance in between Warrington, Manchester, Chester and Liverpool, Frodsham is a ‘hidden gem’ that’s often passed by by those who don’t know how charming the town they’re passing is. Well linked to the cities surrounding, this is an ideal spot for commuters looking for the more peaceful pace of…

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Things to consider when buying a New Build house

[ad_1] Trying to weight up the advantages and disadvantages of New Build? This feature takes a look at the main benefits of New Build homes.   Lower Repair Costs   Modern building regulations mean that New Builds from reputable housebuilders are constructed to a high standard and are provided with a 10+ year structural warranty…

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#BranchSpotlight Glenrothes

[ad_1] For week three of our #BranchSpotlight series, we’re honing in on our Glenrothes branch, which is situated in the heart of the Scottish town on North Street. Read on to find out more about the branch and the areas it covers.  Information The new town of Glenrothes sits in the perfect location for the…

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What would you sacrifice to pay for your wedding?

[ad_1] Weddings have long been renowned as an expensive affair: with the dress, venue hire, flowers, catering, rings and transport, its easy to see how the average wedding now reportedly costs over £27,000*! Of course, the engaged Royal couple will be no exception, with the May ceremony rumoured to be setting Price Harry and Meghan Markle back a…

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Are you a landlord with four or more properties?

[ad_1] As of 1st October last year, new lending criteria came into effect for ‘portfolio’ landlords, affecting anyone with four or more mortgaged Buy to Let properties. Now, when it comes to applying for a new mortgage or a remortgage, the total borrowing across the whole portfolio must be no more than 75% of its…

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‘Fitness for Habitation’ Bill hits Parliament

[ad_1] The government recently gave local authorities the power to fine rogue landlords up to £30,000 and (from April 2018) issue banning orders to the worst offenders, stopping them from letting in the future. But these still rely on tenants raising issues themselves and having to keep chasing their local authority for progress, which can…

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Embrace Compact Living!

[ad_1] Homes, like families, can come in all shapes and sizes. When it comes to smaller spaces, a smaller square footage brings its own set of challenges in regards to finding furniture that will fit in your space, while still maintaining a reasonable surrounding area to move around. Finding furniture which is stylish and well…

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#BranchSpotlight Chester-le-Street

[ad_1] For our second #BranchSpotlight instalment, our Chester-le-Street branch is taking centre stage.  < The Your Move Chester-le-Street branch by night.   Town history This historical North-Eastern market town dates back to the Roman times and was the site of the famous Roman fort ‘Concangis’. Chester-le-Street got its unique name thanks to the road that ran…

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Rents have increased over the last year

[ad_1] Whilst some regions in England and Wales saw rents fall over the last year it seems that the majority of rents are rising – and some more than others – according to the latest Rental Tracker from Your Move. In the year to the end of January 2018, 8 out of 10 regions recorded…

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