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November 25, 2019 All, Property Management admin

Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings

(Updated valuations required as of April 2017) In April 2013, the Government introduced a new tax on high-value properties owned by ‘non-natural persons’. This is known as the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) and the government intended it to discourage holding properties within a corporate structure, which was previously a way of reducing or […]

November 25, 2019 All, Property Management admin

Capital Gains Tax for Non-Residents and Enveloped Dwellings

Considerations when selling properties In 2013, the Government introduced a new tax on properties owned by ‘non-natural persons’; in other words, under corporate structures. The tax, known as the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings, is paid every year regardless of whether any income is derived from the property. In addition to this, however, there are […]

November 25, 2019 Property Management admin

Stamp Duty Land Tax for Enveloped Dwellings

Considerations when purchasing properties into a corporate entity In 2013, the Government introduced a new tax on properties owned by ‘non-natural persons’; in other words, under corporate structures. The tax, known as the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED), is paid every year regardless of whether any income is derived from the property. In addition […]

November 25, 2019 All, Property Management admin

To MEES, to you…

Will new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) affect the balance between Landlords and Tenants? By Jamie Chamberlain, Business Development Manager The general rule, is that landlords will not be able to let a property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or less with effect from 1st April 2018. The Minimum Energy Efficiency […]

November 25, 2019 Property Management admin

Homeowner’s Guide to Ridding Your Lawn of Japanese Knotweed

An invasive plant, Japanese knotweed is not native to the United Kingdom and can cause a variety of problems both in your yard and in the biodiversity of the rest of the country. Closely resembling bamboo, Japanese knotweed is an invasive threat that tends to grow in clumps—some that can reach 13 feet tall—and destroy […]

November 25, 2019 All, Building Surveying, Commercial Property, Property Management, Valuations admin

Q3 RICS Chart Book – Economic Growth will remain lackluster

Hello Everyone The Quarter 3 RICS Chart Book is now out! The highlights are: GDP growth is likely to remain sluggish in 2019 Tight jobs market continuing to drive stronger trend in wages Capex likely to remain subdued Financial markets expect interest rate cut Little impetus across housing market Retail real estate picture remains downbeat […]

November 25, 2019 All, Property Management admin

Beware the Beetle!

Can you recognise the signs of a beetle infestation? There are a number of different varieties of beetles in the UK. Different materials attract different species of beetles into homes and gardens. The different types of materials that beetles feed on are garden plants, wood, fabric, hair/fur, leather, packaged foods and stored grains. There are […]

November 25, 2019 All, Property Management admin

Toxic Leasehold Contracts – how to avoid falling victim

Buying a leasehold property means that you don’t own the land, but that you rent it from the freeholder for a long period of time (usually 125 years upwards). All of the restrictions and conditions are set out in the lease (hence ‘leasehold‘). Toxic leasehold contracts have made the news recently for their large liabilities. Here, leaseholders […]

November 6, 2019 All, Property Management admin

Things you can do to make your property ‘winter-ready’

The winter season is fast-approaching! With temperatures dropping and evenings getting longer, now’s the best time to carry out vital checks to make sure your property is winter-ready. For a peaceful and comfortable winter, here are a few things that can help your property survive the cold (and colder) months: Check for damages One of […]

November 4, 2019 All, Property Management admin

Condensation and what to do about it

Condensation Condensation occurs when warm air that contains water vapour comes into contact with cold surfaces. The water vapour then cools down and releases the water which turns into liquid droplets. Causes of Condensation Everyday activities at home can cause condensation. These activities include: Cooking Showering Drying laundry indoors Changes of temperature when using central […]

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Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings

Capital Gains Tax for Non-Residents and Enveloped Dwellings

Stamp Duty Land Tax for Enveloped Dwellings

To MEES, to you…

Homeowner’s Guide to Ridding Your Lawn of Japanese Knotweed

Q3 RICS Chart Book – Economic Growth will remain lackluster

Beware the Beetle!

Toxic Leasehold Contracts – how to avoid falling victim

Things you can do to make your property ‘winter-ready’

Condensation and what to do about it

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