Manchester named as top UK city for landlords
Research undertaken by comparison website Gocompare has revealed Manchester as the top UK city for Landlords. Find out why and which other cities are in the Top 10.
Have You Ever Considered 'Mini MO's?
Have you thought about expanding your portfolio into different areas or strategies? If so, Property Mentor Hazel de Kloe is here with some options...
How to find a quality tradesperson for your lettings property
One of the biggest pains for landlords is finding good quality tradespeople to undertake those crucial improvements to a new portfolio acquisition. What can you do to ensure you get the best, but at the best value?
Is deposit-free renting as good as it sounds?
The government has called for a study into the benefits of deposit free renting, but what could nil-deposit renting actually mean for landlords, as well as tenants?
Buy or Rent? The pros and cons
Should you buy a property or rent one? Let us help you out with some pros and cons for both renting and buying...
Landlords adopt cautious approach to buy-to-let following recent changes
Regulatory changes over the past few months have prompted increasing numbers of landlords to hold fire on further purchases and look at ways they can protect their current portfolios...
Stamp Duty questions answered
When it comes to Stamp Duty, knowing the finer details can really help with working out your finances, not to mention ensuring you make the right offer for you when taking the plunge. We've asked the most common Stamp Duty questions...
What happens to my mortgage when I move home?
If you're planning to move to a new property, it's important to understand your mortgage options and any possible extra charges you might face so you can factor these in to your moving costs. Here's what you need to know...
Landlords...Are YOU GDPR Ready?
The changes coming to data protection law in the form of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) on 25th May this year. Now, I can hear you ask...'Why and how does this affect me as a landlord?'
Government launches review into carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties
This week the government has lauched a review into carbon monoxide alarms in homes across the country. Here's everything Landlords need to know...
Top tips to save money on your energy bills
If you want to reduce your energy bills, following these top tips could save you hundreds of pounds a year....
Mortgage lending picks up ahead of potential rate rise
Mortgage lending rose by nearly 5% in February compared to the same month a year earlier, with buyers rushing to take advantage of current low rates ahead of a possible rate rise in May.
Is now a good time to buy or sell a house?
With inflation cooling and rate rises still possible, we take a look at whether 'now' is a good time to buy or sell a property,
Rightmove research names Bury St Edmunds as one of top areas for rental growth
Rightmove has identified Bury St Edmunds as one of the top areas in the UK for rental growth, something that came as no surprise to the town's Martin & Co franchisee John Rushman...
How to protect your tenants from the risks of legionella
What is legionella, how and where does it grow, what are the dangers and how, as a landlord, can you ensure you're adequately protecting your tenants from the risks?
Bring your garden back up to scratch for summer
A good outdoor space often comes near the top of a tenant's wish list when exploring rental properties. Here are just a few things you can do to over the Easter period to bring your garden back up to scratch.
HMO Licensing... Are You Aware Of The Coming Changes
If you have been in property for a while, the chances are that you either already own 'Houses in Multiple Occupation' (HMO) properties or are at least considering the idea. After all, it can be a great cash flow strategy!
5 safety checks to remember when letting your property
With so much new legislation coming into force, leaving landlords facing potential new headaches when it comes to their portfolios, it could be easy to forget the more standard obligations when it comes to letting a property.
Top tips to grow your property portfolio
Property investors could be forgiven for thinking they have a target on their heads, such is the sheer amount of legislative change currently engulfing the rental sector. But there are still some key strategies you can employ to grow your portfolio
Help to Buy celebrates fifth birthday
As Help to Buy reaches it's fifth birthday, mortgage specialists London & Country take a look at how the scheme works and what borrowers need to consider.
New EPC regulations less than a month away
We are less than a month away from the new regulations on Energy Performance Certificates coming into force. There is work that can be done if your property falls below standard...
Aftermath Of Changes To Landlord Scene Continues To Take Effect
Following all the recent changes to the landlord and property scene over the last couple of years, it was not rocket science to have predicted that they would have a significant impact on the market as a whole.
How to protect your property from the Big Freeze
Freezing temperatures, icy roads and a dumping of the white stuff have struck almost the whole of the country over the past week. One thing most people tend to forget about during spells of cold weather is their home...
Which regional cities are set for a 30% increase in house prices?
Regional cities are closing the gap on illustrious London, according to the latest data release from Property Franchise Group business partners Hometrack.
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