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Even though the 2019/2020 academic year still seems like an age away, the search for student homes to rent in Oxford starts now! Martin & Co Oxford's student property list for 2019 goes live on Monday so, in order to act quickly follow our essential guide to student renting in Oxford...
In this guest blog, Fraser Brown Solicitors explain how changes to the Deregulation Act 2015 affects all tenancies and what landlords need to be aware of.
With the Chancellor's autumn budget just over two weeks away, the rumour mill is in full swing. We've covered the main hot topics that could come up when that red case is opened up on October 29...
Homeowners, landlords, and tenants should start considering pre-winter property maintenance now to avoid potentially costly damage once the frost bites hard. Here's Martin & Co's guide to what you should do NOW to protect your property from winter...
If you are thinking about claiming against the Principal Private Residence relief ('PPR') this article from Tax Insider explains the process...
Section 21 changes coming into effect on Monday will affect the process landlords must adhere to when seeking to evict a tenant. Make sure you are up-to-date with the latest rules...
It's only when you come to sell that you realise your home needs fixing and cleaning up. But where do you start, what should you repair and what can be left alone?
More than 2m first-time buyers are in the dark as to whether recent changes to stamp duty will help them get onto the property ladder. Mortgage brokers L&C take a look at the current rules and what could be done to help first-time buyers...
If dogs are a man's best friend then they seemingly are a landlord's biggest enemy. Most landlords simply refuse to allow pets in their buy-to-lets. But is the approach of most landlords justified and, most importantly, are those landlords missing limit
Latest research from Santander Mortgages showed that property in the catchment areas of England's top 100 state secondary schools carried a huge 42% premium compared with homes nearby. Here are Martin & Co's top tips for finding a property in your local s
There are lots of things worth planning for before viewing a property to buy or rent. And none are more important than preparing a list of questions to ask the estate agent showing you round. Here are 9 questions we recommend asking on a viewing...
When deciding whether to self-manage your property or engage a letting agent, consider Martin & Co's seven perils of self-managing...
Demand for new homes has never been greater and many homeowners with large gardens are finding that they can release capital by selling part of their garden to property developers or even build the property themselves
Greater London asking rents peaked at an average of £2,000 per month in the second quarter of this year, the Rightmove Rental Trends Tracker has revealed.
Nearly half of mortgages are now fee-free, as lenders compete to attract borrowers who are looking to keep their costs to a minimum.
The uncertainty surrounding our exit from the EU has already had a stark effect on UK house prices, with growth slowing in many regions. In addition to Brexit, there are other things that could negatively impact the value of your home...
Moving house stress... even the thought of it brings most people out in a cold sweat. Anyone who tells you that moving is a walk in the park probably hasn't done it for a number of years. Or ever!
Research released this week showed that a huge 84% of private rental tenants were happy in their properties. Find out how to keep your tenants happy with these tips...
The number of first-time buyers outstripped the number of home movers in April, with measures such as the recent stamp duty cut and the Help to Buy scheme helping many get onto the property ladder.
if you are considering some projects to add value to your home, follow this advice on the work that could really make a huge difference to your property money pot.
Many home hunters will compile lists of key things to do or questions to ask when buying a house, but as the process gathers pace, these inventories of buying a home can fall by the wayside and mistakes, like these, can creep in...
How to deal with tenants not paying rent requires strategy and patience and knowing how, if possible, you can avoid going down the road of a formal eviction notice...
There are a whole host of things that can either push the value of your property higher or bring it down to earth with a thump. We asked some of Martin & Co's most experienced agents to open up on their expectations when attending valuations.
More than a quarter of homebuyers will receive help from family or friends to get on the property ladder this year, although the sums provided are falling.
