You may never have considered it, but your residential property could be a stepping stone into buy to let investment. The process of turning your residential property into a buy to let is relatively easy and straight forward, even more so if you do not have a mortgage on it. You can use the equity […] View article >
When choosing a property that is going to make a good investment, you should start by considering the needs of the tenant demographic you are intending to rent to. These typically include: >Young professionals – singles and couples >Families >Tenants in receipt of housing benefit >Elderly tenants – those that are downsizing – usually couples […] View article >
If you’re thinking of buying a holiday home where you can kick back and enjoy the sun and fresh air or rent it out as a business, picking the right location is vital. While it may seem the height of extravagance to buy a place where you are solely able to get some quality me […] View article >
As you are no doubt aware, we are enjoying a rather hot summer this year, with plenty of warm days and balmy evenings. If you’ve been thinking about investing in some new garden furniture, the good news is there’s plenty of choice out there. A little too much choice? We have compiled a list of […] View article >
Earlier this month, the Government announced that they would be bringing in mandatory electrical checks for landlords. This was largely prompted following recommendations that came out of the Grenfell fire tragedy, where a faulty fridge in a kitchen on the fourth floor caused the fire that took the lives of 71 people. Although the date […] View article >
It’s a big decision when you decide to sell your home. If you’ve lived there any length of time, you’ll have to cope with the emotional impact of moving. You’ll also need to make sure that your home looks its best when people come to view. Here are our quick tips for preparing your home […] View article >
When first time landlords start out in property, there are two things that they fear the most: 1. The tenant will not pay the rent. 2. The tenant will damage the property. Unfortunately, even experienced landlords find that this is the case, and very often the two come in tandem! A new report has found […] View article >
While buy to let has had to contend with a few tax changes over the last couple of years or so, it still represents a good opportunity for those looking to invest. It still has the potential to provide a good return – you get the income from the rental of the property as well […] View article >
The Government recently issued a new set of “How to … ” Guides, including a new version of the “How to Rent” booklet. The guides are designed to let renters and leaseholders know their rights, and are part of the Government’s drive to improve standards in the private rented sector. The most important of these, […] View article >
If you’re looking to sell your home, undertaking some simple improvements can make a big difference to how people view the property. Buying a home is such a big investment, it’s understandable there are things that can put potential buyers off. Topping this list of easily rectified items are things like; mould in the bathroom […] View article >