Private Investment Property of the Month: Bispham House, Liverpool

Jul 02, 2012

The uber cool city of Liverpool with its rich musical heritage, generous sprinkling of designer boutiques, world class sporting stadiums and a plethora of funky bars and restaurants is the location for this month’s I Am The Agent investment property of the month....

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New Green Deal Is A Great Deal For Private Landlords

Apr 25, 2012

UK buildings have long been inefficient – in 2009 they were responsible for 43% of the country’s total emissions with an estimated 4.1 million households expected to be in ‘fuel poverty’ this year. Homeowners and tenants the length and breadth of Britain are struggling to pay energy bills and with the rising cost of living and ever present threat of recession, landlords who can offer an attractive energy efficient deal when renting a private property are much in demand....

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Changes To EPC Regulations Now In Place Could Hit Unprepared Landlords Hard

Apr 11, 2012

A raft of changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations finally came into force last week after being delayed for several months last year. Although EPC requirements for properties being sold and rented have changed numerous times since their introduction four years ago, the latest round of amendments – made to incorporate further European legislation and clarify current grey areas – have a number of ramifications for landlords and estate agents with fines for non-compliance....

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Should Landlords Consider the Green Deal Scheme

Feb 07, 2012

National Landlords Association (NLA) it has been reported that two thirds of private property landlords in the UK would consider taking advantage of the Government’s Green Deal scheme, available from October 2012, in order to improve energy efficiency in their properties....

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Soaring Rent Forces Many Back Into Buying

Feb 03, 2012

A report from Halifax has stated that first-time buyers are beginning to return to the property market – making for a positive start to 2012 for those currently advertising a property online....

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Value And Choice Key For Landlords and Vendors In 2012 Say Estate Agent

Jan 14, 2012

The recession or threat of recession is more often than not a scapegoat for when things go wrong, particularly when it comes to the housing market...

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