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Friday November 09
Why should I rent guarantee?
We recently chatted to our expert insurance panelist, John Cox from Insurance Desk about reasons why we should protect our rental properties with a rent guarantee. John owns Insurance-Desk Services which is a really small friendly brokerage. They've been working with clients for over 14 years and consistently provides competitive quotes year…
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Friday November 09
Paul Shamplina's Latest podcast
In the latest episode of Hamilton Fraser’s podcast series Paul Shamplina, Director at Hamilton Fraser and Eddie Hooker, CEO at Hamilton Fraser, are joined by the Principal of Jeremy Leaf & Co Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents, Jeremy Leaf. Jeremy has years of industry expertise, being a former RICS residential…
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Thursday November 08
Halifax HPI confirms fall in annual house price growth
At this moment in time very few people will be surprised to see a softening of the UK housing market with the latest Halifax House Price Index (HPI) reflecting this. Annual house price growth has fallen from 2.5% in September down to 1.5% in October. This is the lowest growth…
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Wednesday November 07
Protecting University Campus’: Access Control
University accommodation holds a lot of negative connotations for both parents and students, and recent news stories have no reassured anyone. For example, a video that went viral earlier this year recorded students at Nottingham Trent University chanting racist comments in front of the door of another student in their…
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Wednesday November 07
Richard Hamilton – Head of the Property team at…
What are the MEES regulations? The Energy Efficiency Regulations are designed to tackle the least energy-efficient properties in England and Wales – being those rated F or G on their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The MEES regulations restrict landlords of domestic property from granting tenancies for properties which fall below…
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Tuesday November 06
Managing a home environment
It’s natural to feel somewhat stressed at work but a new study has revealed something that causes us to feel it even more than being in the office: chores. A study by Hoppy, an innovative home management system, found that 75% of workers feel unhappy in their home environment. Running…
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Tuesday November 06
Buying property abroad? Here are some of the issues…
If you’re an expat planning your big move to a foreign country or you’re simply looking to expand your rental or investment property portfolio beyond the shores of the UK, you are likely to find it’s not going to be a simple matter. Buying in this country can be difficult…
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Thursday November 01
Housing benefit, private landlords and trouble ahead
Despite the fact that social housing in the UK is struggling to meet current demand, to say the least, an alarming new trend has emerged in the buy to let mortgage market. Backed by the Residential Landlords Association it has been revealed that 90% of mortgage providers in the buy…
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Wednesday October 31
Would you buy a ‘haunted’ house?
New survey reveals nearly half would be put off by suspected spectres and poltergeists • One in five Brits would slash the price of their house by 10% to sell • 42% would cover up their suspicions to would-be buyers • Some would even have a ghoul-banishing ritual carried out…
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Tuesday October 30
13 Tips for Flipping Houses for Maximum Profits
Flipping houses takes a lot of detailed work because there are so many things to take care of before you can actually sell the house. Take a look at what you can do to make the best possible choices for your house flipping projects, and use each step to increase…
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Tuesday October 30
7 Common Open House viewing mistakes you should Avoid…
Open house viewings are like auditions for your property listing. You’ll have the chance to showcase your home before a large selection of buyers and have a limited amount of time to make the best impression possible. But in many cases, either due to negligence, ignorance, or poor taste, many…
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Tuesday October 30
Best Locations to Live in the UK
Britain has long attracted people from around the world to its shores, from original settlers to international immigrants coming to the country to find prosperity and better lives. Across 94,000 square miles, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are home to natural beauties, wonders of the world and famous cities,…
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Monday October 29
Snapshot of UK government autumn budget
When the Chancellor Philip Hammond stepped up to address the Houses of Parliament many expected a relatively dull and “boring” budget. While in reality he had little scope for tax giveaways and increased spending on public services, it was not the lacklustre budget many expected. There are encouraging signs regarding…
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Monday October 29
The Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Harrogate and Somerset…
The Northern (2-4 Nov) and South West (17-18 Nov) shows are taking place soon. JDP subscribers can claim their free tickets by clicking here. Whether you're mid-way through a project or don't know where to start, The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is brimming with bright ideas to help you bring…
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Monday October 29
Effective strategies to never getting locked out of your…
There is nothing more aggravating than losing your house key or leaving it in the locked house, especially at a critical time when you need to enter it most. You rush home and need to obtain access at the end of a long day. You are tired and have very…
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Monday October 29
How to use your property asset to fund retirement…
If you’re in the prime of your life and are looking ahead, you may not like what you see. According to recent figures, 15 million of us aren’t saving for retirement, relying solely on the state pension to see us through their old age. Currently, this amounts to just £164.35…
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Monday October 29
The hidden costs involved with selling your home
At the end of the day, the costs of selling a home are met by the buyer through the purchase price, however, sellers are generally well advised to keep these costs in mind throughout the process as they will influence how much actual profit the seller makes on the home…
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Friday October 19
How to get credit for non-homeowners with a poor…
Whether you are buying a new car, financing the holiday of a lifetime or paying a one-off expense, there are many reasons that you might want to borrow money. But if you have a poor credit rating then it can be tricky to find lenders who are willing to offer…
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Thursday October 18
Land Registry HPI shows annual growth of 3.2%
The latest house price index, calculated using Land Registry figures, continues to confound many of those predicting a crash. Annual figures to August 2018 show an average increase of 3.2% in UK house prices. This figure is slightly down on the 3.4% annual growth seen in July 2018 but house…
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Wednesday October 17
How to Budget for Home Improvements
It’s easy to work out what you want in your next home renovation; it’s working out whether you can afford it or not that’s the tricky part. You can get a handle on it, though, if you follow these steps and always have an eye on a discount! Work out…
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Tuesday October 16
What do you need to know about buy-to-let mortgages…
Matt Stevens is a Director at The Mortgage Genie. Here, he shares everything you need to know about buy-to-let mortgages if you're thinking about purchasing a property to rent out. If you would like to become a landlord but don't have the funds to buy a new property outright, you'll…
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Tuesday October 16
The Fascinating History of Sash Window Development
The oldest sash windows that are still surviving today date back to the late seventeenth century, but the origins of sash windows have been lost over time, which means it’s hard to pinpoint when they were first used for certain. Both English and Dutch origins have been claimed, but there’s…
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Monday October 15
How can decorating a property add to its value?
If you have invested in property as part of your overall portfolio, then this still remains a smart move. Although many continue to wonder how Brexit may affect things in the future, for now it hasn’t actually been a problem at all. Recent figures on the state of the UK…
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Thursday October 11
Latest podcast ‘Zero to Hero’ – Landlord Story
Paul Shamplina, Founder of Landlord Action, joins forces with industry specialist Hamilton Fraser for a series of monthly podcasts with practical tips for landlords and letting agents on how to better manage the renting process. Hamilton Fraser have over 20 years’ experience and are behind some of the private rented…
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Thursday October 11
Property investment, long-term security and cash flow
The key to any investment is long-term capital appreciation, cash flow and a degree of security going forward. There are few asset classes that can match the long-term attractions available with property investment. Indeed, many people now see long-term property investment as the new pension fund of the future. So,…
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Thursday October 11
Annual UK house price growth unchanged at 2%
The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows that annual house price growth was unchanged from the previous month at 2%. As a consequence, taking into account seasonally adjusted monthly house price growth of 0.3%, the average UK home is now valued at £214,922. Despite all the doom and gloom in…
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Wednesday October 10
How can I respond to travellers on my land?
If there is one thing more frustrating that people casually trespassing on your land, it’s those that set up camp with no intention of leaving. Unfortunately, there is lack of council-designated land for the travelling community, which means that private land is often left vulnerable to unauthorised (and unwanted) visitors.…
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Tuesday October 09
4 Reasons to Buy Homes in London NOW
For as long as anyone can remember, buying a home in London just didn’t make sense. The cost of the average home of comparable size was well over the market value in other areas outside the capital and so many people decided to commute rather than pay high mortgages. If…
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Thursday October 04
Should You Sell Your Rented Property?
Witnessing unprecedented growth since the mid-1990s, buy-to-let has become widely viewed as an excellent way to build personal wealth. Over the years, despite a series of ups and downs, many landlords across the UK have reaped notable benefits from both capital gains and rental yields. Yet, although many observers still…
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Thursday October 04
FREE TICKETS TO GRAND DESIGNS LIVE BIRMINGHAM
(NEC, Birmingham 10-14 October 2018) Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 10 – 14 October 2018. Presented by Grand Designs guru Kevin McCloud, this multi-award winning home show is the ultimate day out for any budding grand designer. From over 400 specialist…
