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Rate watch: Five-year fix drops four basis points

Author: Malcolm Jones

19th August 2019, 7 years ago | 0

The average five-year fixed rate has fallen by four basis points, dropping from 2.83% to 2.79%, according to data collected...

Landlords – what would YOU like to see in a training course?

Author: Tessa Shepperson

13th August 2019, 7 years ago | 8

One of the main concerns landlords have is keeping up with the myriad new laws and regulations that keep coming...

BMS increase exposure limits to 5 properties

Author: Howard

6th August 2019, 7 years ago | 0

As of the 12th August BM Solutions will finally be increasing the maximum number of Buy to Let mortgages with...

Innovative 10 year BTL and 15 year residential mortgages launched

Author: Howard

1st August 2019, 7 years ago | 0

This week sees the launch of 15 year fixed rates for residential mortgages. Launched by Virgin Money, this long term...

Impact of Brexit and the 3% Stamp Duty surcharge

Author: Malcolm Jones

26th July 2019, 7 years ago | 0

Following on from the previous discussion around the withdrawal of interest relief, we look at the impact of Brexit and...

Mockery of hunting landlords

Author: Mick Roberts

22nd July 2019, 7 years ago | 6

This Makes an absolute mockery of their hunting for landlords to place on their ‘rogue’ database that they now plan...

Kate Faulkner discusses topical BTL issues with Brooklands Commercial Finance

Author: Malcolm Jones

20th July 2019, 7 years ago | 4

The discussions revolved around a number of key issues impacting the BTL market and a common thread that kept appearing...

The flawed Call for Evidence over Tenancy Deposits

Author: Ian Narbeth

8th July 2019, 7 years ago | 17

The Government (or at least the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG))  has got it into its head...

Don’t Panic ARLA

Author: Ian Narbeth

26th June 2019, 7 years ago | 18

The Tenant Fees Act 2019, which came into force on June 1st, is causing concern amongst landlords and agents. ARLA...

Nottingham – These words are not nice

Author: Mick Roberts

17th June 2019, 7 years ago | 4

Letter I sent back responding to Nottingham council Selective Licencing demands: I’m still getting these and I don’t know if...

Watch those pennies or it could cost you dear!

Author: Ian Narbeth

23rd May 2019, 7 years ago | 21

Landlords and agents will need to be especially careful taking holding deposits when the Tenant Fees Act 2019 comes in...

Tenant Fees Act 2019 – Elephant trap for the unwary!

Author: Ian Narbeth

17th May 2019, 7 years ago | 28

Landlords be warned – From 1st June 2019 if you take a holding deposit (which must not exceed one week’s rent)...

Instant Rent Offer and Free Money?

Author: Chris Sheldon

13th May 2019, 7 years ago | 0

Following the success of our article Big Incentives to Assist with Housing Crisis we have given away THOUSANDS of pounds...

Nottingham’s new boss – Do you think I am worth listening to?

Author: Mick Roberts

13th May 2019, 7 years ago | 5

Dear David Mellen, You say in the Nottingham Post ‘We need to listen more’ and you talk about Homeless. I’m...

Can we save you money on Block of Flats insurance?

Author: Jason McClean

2nd May 2019, 7 years ago | 0

IF you own or manage a block of flats, then let us price check your buildings insurance for you in...

The End of Section 21 – YOUR questions answered in this lunchtime webinar

Author: Tessa Shepperson

23rd April 2019, 7 years ago | 14

The government have announced that they intend to remove landlords right to use the no fault ground for eviction in...

Landlords Easter Offer – First come first served

Author: Chris Sheldon

18th April 2019, 7 years ago | 0

We are extremely excited to offer landlords with properties in Central London & surrounding areas our BEST DEALS yet! These...

Keep up to date with all the new laws – Landlord Law Conference 2019

Author: Tessa Shepperson

18th April 2019, 7 years ago | 0

Every year it looks as if things CANNOT get more complicated and difficult and every year it just seems to...