High demand forces rental prices to increase
Low supply and soaring demand fuel high prices for both the sales market and the private rental sector – a truth that makes itself felt by landlords and tenants. NAEA Propertymark – a membership body for estate agents – [...]
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How to improve your home’s EPC rating
Upgrading your property to become more energy-efficient can make long-term financial sense in terms of reducing bills. But it’s also important if you’re planning to rent your home in the future. That’s because new legislation means that landlords will only [...]
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Lower interest rates for high EPC-rated properties
The Real Estate Finance division of Secure Trust Bank has launched a new funding initiative to encourage investment in energy-efficient homes. The new Green Investment Loan is welcome news to property investors facing pressure from the Government’s plans to raise [...]
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Section 21 evictions are to be banned
The government recently announced the launch of its new Rental Reform Bill, with the primary goal of protecting tenants and providing them with access to secure living means. Section 21 evictions, which can also be referred to as no-fault evictions, [...]
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Could your rental property deliver a higher yield in 2022?
According to recent data, the combination of high tenant demand and low numbers of available properties has caused average UK rents to rise at the fastest rate ever recorded. * Rental demand has been reported as 32% higher than [...]
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EPC rules are changing, are you prepared?
Energy Performance Certificates have been mostly insignificant in the market until recently. However, it is important to know that big changes are coming, and landlords should pay extra attention. How will these changes impact you as a landlord? At present, a [...]
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What happens once your offer has been accepted?
Maybe you have discovered the home of your dreams and your offer has been accepted? Or maybe you are intrigued to know what will happen when you reach this stage? To get things moving, here are four things you should do [...]
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What are tenants on the hunt for in a property?
A recent report by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) has revealed tenants’ top priorities when choosing a home.* The results may help landlords make the most out of their properties while providing a valuable service for the wider community. [...]
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HMO investments: Are they worth it?
Houses in multiple occupations (HMOs) are a popular investment choice for landlords. HMOs can offer a steady income from month to month. Properties don’t often stand vacant because individual tenants and households have their own contracts, and they are [...]
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How to make your home office more comfortable
For many houses on the market today, home offices are slowly becoming less of an ‘added bonus’ and more of a ‘must-have.’ With more people working from home and spending more time indoors, a home office must be a calm, [...]
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