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Tuesday August 22
What Are Squatters Rights in the UK and Prevention…
Most people have heard about squatters and the risk they present to residential property. From the moment a residential property is vacated the property is at risk from unwelcome entry and unauthorised use by squatters – those who take over the residence and occupy it.In the UK, squatting in…
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Tuesday August 22
Finance using a refurbishment strategy
A property refurbishment can give a significant uplift in value, provided you have bought well and the works are done to a sensible spec and budget. At the cheaper end of the market, you might find you are bidding against a first-time buyer who intends to live in the property,…
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Monday August 21
How to quickly increase the value of your property
Whether you’re looking to sell your house or just want to increase the value of your biggest asset, here are some sure fire ways to add some pennies to the value of your property. Add or convert some spaceOne of the main things prospective buyers will be on the lookout…
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Wednesday August 09
Will you be able to rent out your property…
Were you aware that from April 2018, your property will need to be a minimum EPC rating of E or above to be able to rent it to a tenant? As a landlord, you are liable to pay a hefty fine if you do not adhere to the regulations.This…
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Tuesday August 08
The Potential Crisis of Buy-To-Let Tax Changes
Recent changes to the way that buy-to-let properties are taxed could create a pension crisis for over 1.8 million landlords, according to the leading landlord body in the UK. These changes were originally announced back in 2016, but have begun to be phased in starting around April 2017. The…
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Tuesday August 08
Scottish designers to look out for
From the creator of the first telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, to one of the inventors of the television, John Logie Baird and Alan MacMasters — the inventor of the first electric bread toaster — Scotland has a rich history of famous names who have created items which have become commonplace…
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Friday August 04
Custom home builders: What to expect
When you’re on a trip to reconstruct and design your house, you’ll meet hundreds of new people to help you. These people are going to become your critical partners in constructing your house from scratch. Who are they?Builders and architects are people you’ll never want to be away from while…
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Friday August 04
The top 5 considerations for renting out your holiday…
Looking to rent out your holiday home? Then there are a few considerations you need to bear in mind. Know your market Ensure you know your likely tenant well. If you own property in a location with a high proportion of holiday homes, you’re likely to be familiar with the…
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Thursday August 03
Tradesman Insurance Explained
Whether you are a seasoned tradesman or just breaking into the business, insurance is one of the first things that you need to take care of to ensure that your business is protected at the appropriate level. By taking out tradesman insurance, you can protect the various aspects of your…
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Wednesday August 02
HMO Refurbishment Tips
* If you're looking at a planning gain. You will need 10 - 12 weeks from the point of completion before you start work, factor that into your holding costs. * Don't forget the contingency, so many people think they'll add a small percentage of around 5% but believe me this…
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Wednesday August 02
Filling HMO properties
The main aim is to get as many people through the door as possible, so make sure you're bumping up your adverts on your various advertising portals. Viewings & dressings Viewings - book your viewings strategically, show them all available rooms. Sometimes tenants will tell you they have one budget,…
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Monday July 31
Japanese Knotweed Tamed with Innovative New Techniques
How a humble plant can cause problems for an entire nation. Or, should we say a not-so-humble member of the biological kingdom of Plantae. The good people of Britain have come to view the peculiarity of Japanese knotweed both with a sense of puzzlement and apprehension — but the good…
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Friday July 28
Plumbing and Building Considerations for People Wanting to Renovate
In many ways, there has never been a better time to invest in improving your property.This is thanks largely to an increasingly robust property market in the UK, with house prices set to increase by an impressive 7% next year, despite the sustained uncertainty surrounding Brexit and stagnant real wage…
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Friday July 28
Sourcing the right property
It seems very self-explanatory but make sure you buy in an area of demand, ensure you have good local employment and good transport links. I have learnt from my mistakes, I took a punt on a few houses when I first started investing in HMO's that aren't in a typical…
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Friday July 28
Tiles of the Time: balancing style with functionality
For some, outfitting a new house or apartment is about gadgets and functionality, but for many of us, it comes down to décor and tile design.From those seeking the minimalist modernity of Apollo and Loft, to the buyer looking to capture past antiquity with a roman-style mosaic, many of us…
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Tuesday July 25
The UK Buy to Let Market - Incentives and…
There’s been no shortage of change in the UK over recent years and private landlords may well be wishing for a break from it all. At the same time, the fact that the UK continues to have a severe lack of housing supply, coupled with strong demand means that there…
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Monday July 24
House prices have flattened
May Summary In May 2017, the average price of a property was £220,713. The annual price change for a property was 5.8%, below the average of 4.7%. The monthly price change for a property in the UK was 0.5%. The monthly index figure for the UK, with January 2015 equalling…
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Monday July 24
Understanding the Common Area Factor: Rental vs Useable Square…
When renting commercial space, it makes perfect sense for you to understand certain terms, such as the difference between rentable and usable square footage, to help you get the best deal. Not knowing how these words differ is often a cause for confusion among potential tenants.So how will you know…
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Monday July 24
Two free tickets to the London Homebuilding and Renovating…
Turn property dreams into reality at The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show ExCeL, London, 22-24 September 2017 www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/london As a friend of JustDoProperty we would like to invite you, your friends and family to visit the Homebuilding & Renovating Show!Whether you’re planning to build your own house, add a spacious new…
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Friday July 21
Easy DIY/Maintenance Tips to Save You Money in the…
Running a home can be an expensive task, but there are things you can do make it a little more affordable. Did you know for example, there’s a few great DIY and maintenance jobs you can do to save you money in the long-term?Here, we’ll look at some easy…
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Tuesday July 18
6 Home Repairs That Are Too Dangerous to Delay
Most people tend to delay home repairs until they have enough time, energy and money – or till the trouble gets out of hand. This is because repairs are usually costly and time consuming. However, not all repairs can be neglected. Some of them are lurking hazards and if you…
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Tuesday July 18
Are Leasehold Properties Good For Buy-To-Let Investments?
For years now property investors have been arguing over whether it’s better to look at leasehold or freehold property. Both have their positives and negatives – it just depends on which strategy you believe will suit you, as an investor, best. What is a leasehold property?A leasehold property in…
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Tuesday July 11
Wood - More Than A Floor!
There’s a lot to be said for wood flooring, especially when it comes to appearance. But have you ever considered what the practicalities of it are? Well sit back and relax while we tell you just a few of them; Durability. When it comes to flooring solid wood is one…
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Tuesday July 11
All The Tiles in All The Styles!
The world of tiles is a wonderful place, full of vibrant colours and various styles. As one of the oldest decorating accessories it’s no surprise that we love them so much, in fact these days tiles are so much more than a finish to the floor. So we've teamed up…
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Thursday July 06
5 Perfect Paving and Driveway Solutions For Any Investment…
When it comes to developing investment properties, it's just as important to focus on the outside of the house as it is to focus on everything within. Good first impressions are vital and if the paving and the driveway are bad or unappealing, people will be instantly turned off and…
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Tuesday July 04
Analysing 2017’s design trends
Fitted bedroom specialists DM Design has rounded up the design trends that have been making headlines in 2017, so that you are ready to make the most out of your design investment heading into the latter half of the year: Industrial designs going from strength to strength Industrial design…
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Tuesday July 04
Why the Government Needs to Start Wooing Private Landlords
It shouldn’t come as any great surprise to any private landlords reading this to learn a new study published this week warns that up to a million families in the UK are at risk of losing their home by the turn of the next decade.What does come as a surprise,…
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Monday June 26
Monthly House Price Report
Indicators suggested a slowing demand and continued tight supply. According to surveys, housing market activity has remained subdued and transaction volumes and enquiries are mostly unchanged from November 2016. Despite this, expectations are positive, but steady. New buyer enquiry figures, supported by the Bank of England, show that the volume…
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Friday June 23
The Queen’s Speech – What Impact Does It Have…
It has been a tumultuous week for the housing market, as it has been for many of Britain’s industries and sectors. Theresa May has finally managed to undergo the Queen’s Speech after delays, but the “strong and stable” government that was promised appears more fragile than ever before. Nonetheless, the…
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Thursday June 22
My journey to 100 rooms - a Landlord's tale
This FREE webinar is a way for Mike to share best practice & also showcase his journey and go through his many trials, tribulations & WINS associated with being an HMO landlord. Information shared will include how he has unique abilities to obtain added values from strategic deals, how…
