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March 9, 2022 All, Property Management, Residential Property admin

3 Top Tips for Managing your own Block of Flats

It is a very common situation. As a leaseholder in a block of flats you see things that need doing in the building. One of the lightbulbs in the stairwell has been broken for weeks, or the stairwell isn’t being cleaned as often as it should. You pass these things on to the freeholder or […]

October 21, 2021 All, Commercial Property, Property Management admin

EPC level B required by 2030 – Can it be done?

While the changes to the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) requirements may seem daunting, these changes are part of a long-term strategy and you therefore still have time to achieve them. A consultation held back in June 2021 builds on the existing changes to requirements on non-domestic tenanted properties. As Jamie Chamberlain discussed in a […]

June 30, 2021 All, Property Management, Residential Property admin

Eviction ban ends: what next for landlords and tenants?

There have been a lot of changes in the property market over the last 12 months due to the pandemic and the impact of Covid-19 on all areas of the economy shows no sign of stopping. It can be hard to decipher fact from fiction and keep up to date with current legislation. We offer […]

December 10, 2020 All, Property Management admin

3 Exciting Ways to Profit from the UK Property Market in 2021

Unless you’ve been living in a bunker for most of 2020 then you won’t have failed to notice that the UK economic outlook looks bleak for the next two years. GDP is likely to drop again in Q4 and unemployment will unfortunately rise further. But there are some areas that those in the know can […]

November 12, 2020 All, Property Management admin

Landlords and the Coronavirus – your questions answered

At the point of writing, we are now back in lockdown and although measures aren’t as tough as lockdown 1.0, they are still restrictive. The UK Government has implemented further measures to protect commercial tenants from rent collection until the end of 2020. On the residential side, the Government’s support seems heavily weighted towards the […]

October 7, 2020 All, Property Management admin

5 Top Tips for Property Management during COVID-19

Our new ‘normal’ has changed everything for landlords and property management during COVID-19. With regulations surrounding essential maintenance, services and showings differing between regions, it’s no wonder there is confusion over what you can and can’t do regarding property management. As a landlord, you no doubt have questions like how can you access the property if […]

February 26, 2020 All, Commercial Property, Property Management admin

Buy-to-Let Properties: The Pros and Cons

Buy-to-let properties are getting the attention of many, most especially of those who are looking to invest their money to replace income and increase savings. Over the past decade, this type of property has proven to be a good investment; however, just like any other venture, buy-to-let properties have advantages, as well as disadvantages. Before […]

February 7, 2020 All, Property Management admin

Q1 2020 Chart Book now out!

Hello Everyone The new Q1 RICS Chart Book is now out! A significant rebound in investment is not on the horizon. Highlights include: Uncertainty is looking likely to persist in 2020 GDP growth projections are modest for now Stronger pay growth and soft inflationary pressures are likely to strengthen household finances Looser fiscal policy in […]

November 25, 2019 All, Property Management admin

Don’t get caught out – be clear on ATED updates

ATED (Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings) was introduced to discourage high-value property in the UK being acquired or owned by companies, whose main intention is to reduce the payments made through taxes such as stamp duty when these properties are subsequently sold. It also affects structures put in place to lessen the effects of inheritance […]

November 25, 2019 All, Property Management admin

ATED and related taxes – what does this mean to you?

Designed to reduce the practice of buying high value UK property for non-genuine commercial use, ATED is targeted at companies striving to envelope dwellings. Not only has the new ruling in April 2016 affected the thresholds, bringing the lower banding down to a £500,000 valuation, but SDLT and CGT are also affected. Stamp Duty Land […]

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