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BTL Property With so many policies for housing regulation these days it can be difficult keeping upto date with the almost constant changes. Landlord obligation to BTL tax changes and new BTL lending restrictions being imposed next month. Keeping Upto Date Gas safety (annually)....

There are a number of BTL changes concerning property investors and landlords today in the current market. Tax Relief The biggest and more detrimental change is the increasing restrictions on the amount of tax relief claimable against mortgage costs which became active April...

Below is a compilation of the 10 top home improvement tips to increase the value of your home: 1. Mirrors Without the option to add a skylight or build a conservatory to brighten up your home. The use of mirrors is an effective way of creating light. Hanging mirrors opposite...

It’s important for both landlords and tenants that proper precautions are taken to prepare your property in winter. The weather can cause serious discomfort and may have expensive repercussions. Here’s a list of tips to follow over the winter period to avoid inconvenience...

Here’s a summary of the parts of the new Chancellor Philip Hammond’s first Autumn Statement 2016 (last ever) which affect the property market directly or otherwise. Personal allowance Philip Hammond confirms the government will still raise the personal allowance t...

In a space of a day winter seems to have appeared and the usual household problems return. What are we referring to? Well, that would be the old mould and condensation. It affects us all, but generally it’s a bigger problem for landlords and letting agents getting call from...

It’s been a few years since we last attended the Property Investor & Home Buyers Show. Before attending we ear marked seminars we wished to attend and key exhibitors we wanting to connect with during the show. The show is a 2-day event with investors tending to visit...

Help to buy to end The Government has announced the end of George Osborne’s home ownership NewBuy Guarantee Scheme to help FTBs after first being introduced. The aim of the scheme was to offer first time buyers the chance to buy their home upto £600,000 with a government...