Landlords: To Furnish or Not to Furnish?

Landlords: To Furnish or Not to Furnish?

As a new landlord, it can be tempting to leave properties void of furniture, fixtures and fittings to avoid letting properties furnished with substandard furniture. Since 1988 when the Furnishings and Fittings Regulations came into effect, even experienced landlords...
Property Predictions for 2014

Property Predictions for 2014

With 2013 becoming a distant memory we find ourselves facing 2014 pondering the changes that will occur in the property market.   Nick Carlile, Managing Director, Platinum Portfolio Builder (PPB), would like to share his predictions for the year ahead when...
Bank of England Maintains Base Rate

Bank of England Maintains Base Rate

The Bank of England has voted to maintain the official Bank Rate at 0.5%, which is no major surprise after the clear steer being provided by the bank as to their expected timescales for any increase in the base rate. At the same time the committee decided to maintain...