Tag: Letting Agent

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HMO investors must not shun planning opportunity

Author: Mark Alexander

26th November 2010, 15 years ago | 0

Time is running out in some cities for house in multiple occupation (HMO) investors to expand their property portfolios. The...

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Landlords don’t have to foot the bill for damp homes

Author: Mark Alexander

26th November 2010, 15 years ago | 5

Landlords can expect to see a jump in the number of complaints from tenants about damp in their homes over...

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Buy to let rentals up for ninth month in a row

Author: Mark Alexander

26th November 2010, 15 years ago | 0

Buy to let rentals have gone up for the ninth month in a row to hit a new record high...

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Lettings watchdog wants more bite to deal with complaints

Author: Mark Alexander

24th November 2010, 15 years ago | 0

Landlords and tenants make about 50 complaints a month about letting agents to The Property Ombudsman (TPO), according to the...

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How landlords can stand up for their rights against squatters

Author: Mark Alexander

24th November 2010, 15 years ago | 2

Housing Minister Grant Shapps has published new guidance on how homeowners can stand up for their rights against squatters. The...

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HMRC task force chases landlords for unpaid tax

Author: Mark Alexander

17th November 2010, 15 years ago | 0

Landlords are in the firing line of a new HM Revenue and Customs charge to collect unpaid tax. HMRC is...

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Reluctant landlords cashing in on buy to let bonanza

Author: Mark Alexander

17th November 2010, 15 years ago | 0

Letting agents all over the UK are reporting a rush by tenants to rent buy to let homes as the...

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Landlords warned over tenant privacy laws

Author: Mark Alexander

17th November 2010, 15 years ago | 0

Property investors who manage their own lettings who have not registered under data protection laws may be breaking privacy laws....

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Offices stand empty as firms block expansion plans

Author: Mark Alexander

17th November 2010, 15 years ago | 0

Offices are standing empty across the country as the bleak economic outlook forces firms to put plans for expansion on...

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Landlord wins ‘unfair’ fees case against letting agent.

Author: Mark Alexander

12th November 2010, 15 years ago | 2

A buy to let landlord with just one investment property beat a claim for failing to pay renewal commission under...

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Record demand for rental homes as supply dries up.

Author: Mark Alexander

12th November 2010, 15 years ago | 0

The mortgage squeeze is a double-edged sword for buy to let landlords as rentals surge but borrowing restrictions mean they...

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Buy to let rents surge to record high.

Author: Mark Alexander

3rd November 2010, 15 years ago | 0

Buy to let rents are surging to record highs as a shortage of properties and mortgage restrictions puts a brake...

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Claiming property business expenses as a landlord. Here are some tips about some of the expenses that cause landlords and their accountants the most problems.

Author: Mark Alexander

1st November 2010, 15 years ago | 1

Buy to let property investors pay too much tax because they do not know how to claim property business expenses....

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Property rental FAQ offered free by watchdog. Free guide from the Property Ombudsman that explains the rights of both sides on issues that provoke upsets

Author: Mark Alexander

28th October 2010, 15 years ago | 0

Landlords can smooth out disagreements with tenants by offering them a free guide that explains the rights of both sides...

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The history of No Money Down and Instant Remortgages since 1992

Author: Mark Alexander

28th October 2010, 15 years ago | 8

It was 1992, we were at the tail of the property crash of the late 80’s and early 90’s. I was...

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Nine excuses why property investors don’t make tax returns

Author: Mark Alexander

28th October 2010, 15 years ago | 0

Many property owners are confused over whether they should declare the money they earn from letting. Here’s a list of...

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Spotlight on our Tax and Accountancy partners. Landlord News articles about Tax and accountancy are the best read. In this issue we provide more information on the levels of assistance our partners can provide

Author: Mark Alexander

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 2

The most popular articles in Landlord News are undoubtedly those that relate to tax and accountancy advice. Steve Sims, author...

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Cash buyers fuel London home sales boom. According to Acadametrics London home sales exploded by 22% during August on the back of cash buyers not needing mortgages and a strong regional economy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

In comparison, the rest of England and Wales was stuck in a rut with more static month-on-month figures. The buoyant...

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Landlords should ‘grass up’ illegal cannabis farms. Would you know how to detect whether your property might be being used as a cannabis farm without entering the property?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Landlords need to turn detective and make sure they police how tenants are using their rental properties otherwise insurers could...

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Handling a property tax compliance investigation or “compliance check”. Our specialist tax and accountancy partner provides useful insight and guidance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

More and more investors and landlords who have not owned up about their property profits are under scrutiny from the...