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Tenant Fees Act 2019 – Draconian legislation

Author: Ian Narbeth

15th April 2019, 7 years ago | 135

I am a solicitor and a consultant with DMH Stallard LLP and have been a PRS landlord for 30 years....

Forfeiture of holding deposits/reservation fees

Author: Ian Narbeth

9th April 2019, 7 years ago | 14

Imagine this scenario. A prospective tenant, T, answers an ad and phones up and arranges to view a property. T...

Licensing costs and admin finishing off some Landlords

Author: Mick Roberts

3rd April 2019, 7 years ago | 18

Letter to Nottingham Selective Licensing, Please pass my words onto the powers that be, so they can see what happens...

Rent To Rent – Property Owners Beware

Author: Jason McClean

20th March 2019, 7 years ago | 0

PROPERTY OWNERS who are considering rent to rent (sub-let) agreements need to make sure they have the right property insurance...

Bank managers are a virtually extinct species

Author: Malcolm Jones

20th March 2019, 7 years ago | 0

Many years ago, property investors and developers knew their local bank manager and would simply arrange a meeting with them...

FREE MONEY FOR LANDLORDS!

Author: Chris Sheldon

11th March 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...

When to consider a second charge mortgage

Author: Malcolm Jones

4th March 2019, 7 years ago | 0

The Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD) came into force in March 2016. This required brokers to consider a second charge alongside...

DWP are sending me claimants NI numbers – ICO complaint

Author: Mick Roberts

28th February 2019, 7 years ago | 14

Dear Information Commissioner, DWP are disclosing multiple tenants’ National insurance numbers to me. I am also copying in some of...

Cash Incentives, Rent Guarantee and 48 hour let times?

Author: Chris Sheldon

23rd February 2019, 7 years ago | 0

Lettingsupermarket.com are always looking to improve their service and have been listening to landlords feedback of exactly what you want...

Dear Universal Credit Stage 1 complaints

Author: Mick Roberts

21st February 2019, 7 years ago | 11

Dear Universal Credit Stage 1 complaints, Today I have ANOTHER payment gone into my bank account from DWP and I...

Maximise Rental Yield and Increase Capital Value of BTL’s

Author: Malcolm Jones

14th February 2019, 7 years ago | 0

With the 3 main changes within the BTL market: 1. The introduction of the 3% stamp duty on second properties...

An easy way for landlords to keep up to date and be compliant with the law

Author: Tessa Shepperson

8th February 2019, 7 years ago | 1

Special offer for Property 118 readers: Things are getting tougher and tougher for landlords.  Despite Brexit, the Government is continually...

Landlords already planning Brexit war chest strategy

Author: Howard

5th February 2019, 7 years ago | 0

With jitters that prices may drop, but still with plans to buy later this year (at reduced prices?), some of...

Rates on post BICT incorporation BTL products reduced

Author: Malcolm Jones

30th January 2019, 7 years ago | 0

We had a very positive meeting yesterday with one of the lenders who can do post BICT incorporation refinancing. Their...

Reduced rate VAT for landlords

Author: Robert Mellors

21st January 2019, 7 years ago | 15

Businesses, tradesmen, and contractors, are overcharging VAT to customers. Homeowners, property developers, and landlords, are routinely being charged VAT at...

BEST PRACTICE – letter template to go with eviction notices

Author: Robert Mellors

16th January 2019, 7 years ago | 11

Did you know that legislation exists to ensure that tenants are treated by Council’s as being at risk of homelessness...

Landlords continue to prosper in 2019 with increased incentives

Author: Chris Sheldon

16th January 2019, 7 years ago | 0

Happy New Year, we have great news to start  2019 as it is set to be a prosperous year for...

Emoov in Administration – are you affected?

Author: Chris Sheldon

19th December 2018, 7 years ago | 0

It was announced earlier this week that Emoov have gone into Administration, so if they are your agent under their...