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8 Things You Should Check Before Renting a Property
It can be an exciting time when you move to a new home. You might be starting the second year of your university course; or moving to London for a new job. Whilst the commitment is shorter term for renting than it is for buying, there will still be lots of things to...
Shared Ownership: What it could do for you
If you’re a first time buyer and itching to get onto the property ladder, 2021 has some great news for you. With several moves by the government set to make getting on the property ladder easier and more obtainable for first-time buyers, 2021 could be the year you get...
Apartment investment guide for beginners
Investing in an apartment can be a smart financial decision without worrying about the general upkeep. Looking to invest in the UK real estate market? Well even after the challenges of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK property market entered 2021 with a...
Budget 21 – Capital Allowances overview
In summary, no real changes on Capital Allowances in the budget unless you are developing property within a Ltd Company. The law is the same so still available for all ‘non-dwelling’ properties – Commercial, Mixed use, Serviced Accommodation, Holiday Lets, HMO etc....
How will the budget affect the property market?
Amidst concerns that Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, was set to increase tax rates, there have been a number of pleasant surprises in today’s budget. We saw a subtle “fiscal drag” policy with regard to tax allowances and reliefs but no direct increase in...
Renovation Ideas To Keep Your Home Safe and Secure
When it becomes time for you to renovate your home, be it from your bathroom or extending the walls of your kitchen, replacing doors and windows, the renovation process can put your home at risk of burglary and intruders. If dealing with a large contractor for the...
Stamp duty holiday to be extended?
There is intense speculation that Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is set to announce an extension of the current stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday. It would appear that the exemption will be extended to the end of June 2021 amid concerns of weakening...
Nothing but a sticking plaster on the building cladding wound
The UK government is under attack for what many see as a substandard response to the growing problem of unsafe cladding on the side of high rise buildings. The announcement of an additional £3.5 billion, to go with an earlier £1.5 billion commitment, creates a...
5 Digital Marketing Must-Dos For Interior Designers
Within the interior design world, digital marketing has been branded as a bit of a taboo subject – a mystifying beast of an industry that designers can't touch. However, with a little time and patience, it doesn't have to be. In fact, when utilised in the right way,...
Rural homeowners a target for thieves…
More than one million homes in the UK rely on oil heating stored in a nearby tank i.e., off the national grid. But this scenario means some rural homes can become a target for fuel thieves. Over 25,000 oil thefts were reported in 2018 and the problem still exists....
Brand new series of ‘Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords’ starts this week
The long-awaited new series of Channel 5’s ‘Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords’ launches on Wednesday 17 February at 8pm. This 10-part series, filmed prior to COVID-19 restrictions, follows the frontline work of letting agents, eviction specialists and lawyers helping...
Eviction ban extended in England
Amidst rumours over the weekend, the UK government has today confirmed an extension of the ban on the enforcement of successful eviction action by bailiffs. This now places England on a par with Scotland and Wales. While this was to be expected, there are growing...
