Number of First Time Landlords Entering the Buy-To-Let Market at its Highest Level Since September 2012

May 17, 2013

A new survey by one of the UK’s largest landlord providers has cast an optimistic light on the buy-to-let industry. Mortgage provider Paragon has confirmed that the number of first time landlords entering the market is now at its highest level since the third quarter of 2012....

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New Bedroom Tax Legislation To Come Into Force Next Month

Mar 12, 2013

Starting from April this year, council flat or housing association tenants on government benefits with unoccupied bedrooms will be subject to a so-called bedroom tax and face drastic financial cutbacks. As part of the 2012 Welfare Reform Act, the new bedroom tax will reduce benefits by 14% for recipients with one unoccupied bedroom in their home and by 25% for those with two or more unoccupied bedrooms....

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Electrical Obligations for New Landlords – Are You Wired Up?

Feb 26, 2013

More and more property owners are turning to leasing properties in order to make extra money in this time of recession and economic hardship. As the number of landlords in the UK soars, and with great value online or self-service letting agents available to assist in property marketing and management, a leading industry body has reissued some essential advice for those new to renting private properties to ensure their tenants remain safe and comfortable....

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Creating An Inventory: A Landlord’s Guide

Jan 30, 2013

One of the most important tasks for a landlord to carry out before leasing a buy-to-let property with a self-service estate agent is producing a property inventory....

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Landlord Guide to Spring Sales: Preparing A Property For The New Year

Jan 18, 2013

Spring is one of the busiest times of the year for those climbing the property ladder or entering the property market. The enjoyable weather from the end of February onwards is perfect for home inspections and house hunting, and an abundance of buyers, who wished to wait until after the festive season to begin their search, will emerge. The beginning of a new year often means a new start, and for many people this can mean searching for an entirely new property....

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Preparing A Property For The Winter Months

Nov 26, 2012

Winter weather can play havoc with homes. In fact, more than half of the buildings insurance claims made during the winter months of 2011/12 happened as a direct result of adverse weather, compared with just 35% in the previous year....

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