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The stamp duty holiday ended on 30 July 2021. What does this mean for the UK property market? What is the Stamp Duty Holiday? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax on properties over...
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COVID-19 has impacted the way tenants are now living, with many migrating from the centre of London to the outskirts. Home Made, a prop-tech company, created a comprehensive guide ...
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Due to all the restrictions on travelling abroad, staycations have rapidly risen to the top spot amongst holidaymakers. As a result, investors have turned their heads away from oth...
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Holiday lets are a popular commodity these days. People have been forced to choose from a limited number of locations abroad and have instead opted for a staycation. They are so in...
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The government not so long ago added Portugal to their green list of countries England citizens are now allowed to visit abroad. As a result, we saw English football fans travel to...
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Following the government’s introduction of their new mediation pilot last February, revisions were made to take into account the lifting of the eviction ban. The scheme is free-t...
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According to property firm Knight Knox, the average age of all British landlords has decreased overall. In 2018, people under 44 accounted for 29% of all landlords. Now, those aged...
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Following the news of a report to extend the 30-day payment of Capital Gains Tax to 60 days, landlords are keen to voice their support. The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) publi...
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For some, being a hands-on landlord has lost all appeal. The government’s extended notice period to protect tenants from eviction during the pandemic, this effort has been tremen...
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In an article published last week, we touched upon the Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector and how rental markets have stayed resilient in the face of the global pandemic. This week, it is ...
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Before Covid brought with it lockdown restrictions and changes to every industry imaginable, the Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector saw £1 billion of capital committed in Quarter 1 of 202...
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When it comes to an HMO, saving every inch of space is key to success. Sticking to building regulations is essential; however, providing an attractive space for prospective tenants...
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For some time now, in-room auctions have been on hold due to social distancing guidelines and lockdown restrictions. Like-minded people have not been able to meet up and battle it ...
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Notice periods are set to change in the UK from 1st June. During the pandemic, the UK Government introduced temporary changes which allowed tenants up to six months notice. On 1st ...
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A contingency budget allows for any unknown risks to be mitigated once they occur. It is made up of a percentage of the overall budget, somewhere between the sliding scale of 5-10%...
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For many years now, Europe has been the go-to destination for many Brits. The weather conditions in France, Greece, Portugal and Spain are far superior, and the properties are perf...
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The upcoming weeks are crucial for any Buy-to-Let landlord looking to make the most of their properties this summer. Although some of the following tips may be seen as somewhat str...
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When it comes to the topic of HMOs (house in multiple occupation), there is no one else better to learn from than Nicholas Wallwork. Nicholas has been involved within the property ...
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The property industry has seen some change over this past year. Covid-19 has restricted our movements and, for many of us, hampered the plans we had in store for any investments. W...
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More Brits than ever are planning for a staycation rather than a holiday abroad, brought on by the impact of both coronavirus and Brexit. In fact, 84% of people are planning for a ...
