Legal Update: Right to Rent
From 1st Feb 2016, all private Landlords in England will need to make Right to Rent checks. That means checking that your new adult tenants (18 years old and over, whether they’re named in the tenancies or not) have the right to be in the UK if their tenancy starts on...
Tenants: Ask For Help
We have had a lot of experience recently with tenants leaving problems or not discussing rent payments, which has left relationships between Landlord and Tenant in tatters and not resulted in ideal outcomes for either party. To prevent this from happening we urge all...
First Time Buyers: Saving for Stamp Duty
When buying property a cost that you must account for is stamp duty. It is payable on top of your deposit and other professional fees and will be requested, by your solicitor, before exchange. Often when budgeting for a house purchase it is a cost that’s...
Property Success in 2016
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the festivities that surround this time of year and have started this New Year full of hopes, dreams and goals for the coming 12 months. The 1st of January is always the perfect time to set your intentions and get moving towards your...
Property: Is it a business?
No matter how many properties you own and how much income you make, if you own property and rent it out, essentially it is a business. A business needs to be run as a well oiled machine and is something that requires care and attention. I am aware that all too often...
