Getting ready for the January sales & lettings bonanza

Getting ready for the January sales & lettings bonanza

Historically, the Christmas and New Year holidays see record visits to sites such as Rightmove and Zoopla, with over 1.6m properties viewed online as people escape the Christmas turkey to think about their next move. Understandably, many people are reluctant to sell...
Autumn Budget 2018

Autumn Budget 2018

In recent years, there have been a number of blockbuster announcements relating to property ownership and rental. These have ranged from cuts in stamp duty for first-time buyers (2017) to a ban on letting fees (2016). This latest budget, whilst lacking the big...
Thinking of downsizing? What are your options?

Thinking of downsizing? What are your options?

Thinking of downsizing? What are your options? There could be a host of reasons for you to consider downsizing. Your kids may have flown the next, your garden may be too large, you may want to release some equity, reduce your monthly outgoings, or you are simply drawn...
10 simple steps to help you find your perfect rental property

10 simple steps to help you find your perfect rental property

1. What’s your budget? Think hard a carefully about how much you want to spend. It’s easy to get carried away with that better and more attractive property, but don’t forget you also have bills to pay when you move in! You might also consider renting...
Changes to houses in multiple occupation – HMO

Changes to houses in multiple occupation – HMO

Houses in multiple occupation are a great way for landlords to maximise property yields and improve cashflow. But are you aware that the law for HMO’s is changing? There are approximately 60,000 properties that currently fall under the ‘Mandatory...