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Jul 14, 2020

Stamp Duty Land Tax “holiday”

I’m certain you will have heard all the buzz around the new help and support that the Government announced in the mini-budget last week. You are no doubt eager to find out if any of this will apply t

Mar 19, 2020

GOVERNMENT MEASURES ON EVICTIONS AND BTL MORTGAGES

The Government last night announced a radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by Coronavirus. As a result, the mortgage payment holiday provided to owner-occupiers will

Dec 22, 2019

Our Christmas & New Year Period Opening Times 2019/2020

The holiday season is finally upon us, in case you need reminding! Here's a quick notification of our Christmas opening times: Tuesday 24th December 2019 (Christmas Eve) - Closed

Oct 5, 2017

Number of First Time Buyers On The Rise

First time buyers are on the rise in the UK according to new data, a development that is causing commentators to be cautiously optimistic about where the housing market is heading. THE NUMBERS A mon

Jun 21, 2017

Banned 'Tenant Fees' Part 2

More doom and gloom and yet another own goal for the government We were told this would be happening in November last year (see Banned 'Tenant Fees' good for tenants?) but that there would be con

May 16, 2017

Changes to Capital Gains Tax — How are Landlords Affected?

The 2016 budget inaugurated some major changes to the capital gains tax, which could have some major implications for buy-to-let landlords – especially those with diversified investment portfolios, an

Apr 3, 2017

Rents to Rise as Demand Outstrips Supply

Rises in rental prices in the United Kingdom are predicted to pick up their pace in the next five years, according to a new survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). While proper

Mar 20, 2017

What are Landlords' Biggest Concerns for 2017?

The job of landlords has been getting increasingly complicated as the housing crisis persists, and various plans of action have been proposed in response. While the high demand for housing makes it a