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Is property a good investment?

1 Currently there is a high demand / low supply ratio for rental properties in the UK 2 Interest rates remain low 3 Stamp duty cuts What should I look for when buying an investment property? 1 Location Where your investment property is will go a long way to determining how successful it is...

Selling a house in 2021?

Next summer might seem like a long time away. But if you re aiming to be in your new home in time to enjoy those warm, light evenings and you have a property to sell, now is the time to start thinking seriously about that move and even putting your current property on the market. 2020 hasn t bee...

Dos & Don'ts of renting a property

DO 1. Pay your rent on time It sounds obvious but paying your rent in full and one time is the most important responsibility you will have when renting. Your landlord could evict you if you fail to pay your rent as you will be breaking the terms of your tenancy agreement. Paying your rent on ...

Should I sell or rent my house? The pros and cons

Selling or renting your house As we outlined above, it may be that you simply have no choice and have to rent out your home. According to research, as many as 30% of landlords in the UK can be classed as accidental labelled so because the decision to rent out their property was forced on the...

Deposit return: How to ensure you get your deposit back

Deposits can be withheld by landlords for only a handful of reasons. Broadly, these are: Unpaid rent Damage to the property or items Missing items Unauthorised changes to the property So, getting your deposit back in full is essentially a case of ensuring you fulfil your obligations as a...

Everything you need to know about landlord boiler cover

Do I need boiler cover as a landlord? While boiler cover isn t a legal requirement for you as a landlord, it s something you should consider taking out for additional peace of mind. Boiler breakdowns happen, but that does not make them any less expensive or any less stressful for you and your t...