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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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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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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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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 ...
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Now that we are beginning to see a return to some sort of normality, many of us will be planning our next holiday. Staycations are looking to be the most popular form this time aro...
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A council enquiry is currently proposing new landlord licensing schemes in one country in England, including a three-year tenancy. So what could this mean for property investors, p...
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New data from mydeposits and OME survey of 14,000 landlords suggest they are optimistic about the future of the BTL property sector, despite the hardships the pandemic brought them...
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The number of housing sales agreed in 2021 is 10.1% higher than this time last year. The COVID-19 boom we have witnessed seems to be showing no signs of slowing down any time soon;...
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60% of multi-property landlords have expanded their property portfolios since the beginning of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday in July 2020, according to research from Direc...
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According to Apropos, the 2021 Budget could leave property investors and landlords ‘between a rock and a hard place’. The Budget has shown some promise, but not without...
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Despite us all having to wait until 3rd March to know for definite, we’re taking a look into the murmurings about what could be to come. In the latest preview of the Budget, ...
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The Government’s Green Homes Scheme was introduced in. September 2020 with the intention of continuing until 31st March 2022. However, The Times has reported only 22,165 grants o...
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Despite us all having to wait until 3rd March to know for definite, we’re taking a look into the murmurings about what could be to come. In the latest preview of the Budget, ...
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The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rental Sector are set to change in April this year. As a landlord, you are responsible for the safety of your buy-to-let or rent-to-r...
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The recent cold weather isn’t only a nuisance for drivers and dog-walkers, but it can wreak havoc for landlords too. Aviva, an insurance company, has issued guidance for home...
