It takes an average of 118 days for court-appointed bailiffs to remove tenants from private landlords’ properties after bringing a claim to court. Landlords in London are the most likely to have to evict, while those in the South West, North East and West Midlands were least likely to have […]
Sarah Bradford looks at when it can be beneficial to transfer an interest in an investment property to a spouse or civil partner prior to sale. The tax system affords some tax breaks to married couples and civil partners and it is possible, depending on personal circumstances, to use these […]
We all know that over time, things change. The market changes, laws change and even the way in which we do things can change. What worked last year might not work this year, and so it’s important to keep an eye on the different types of strategies that are out […]
The political fallout from Brexit continues. The resignation of two high-profile ministers this week has brought into question Theresa May’s ability to effectively manage the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, which is scheduled to happen in March 2019. Moreover, a cabinet reshuffle has also resulted in the appointment of a […]
10 Things I’ve Learnt (Part 10) Take Action NOW Over the past 9 weeks I’ve revealed nine things which I’ve discovered over the past 20 years of investing in property for myself, and so now it’s time to complete the series. Number ten on the list is this: Stop procrastinating […]
10 Things I’ve Learnt (Part 9) A JV can only be successful with the right partner In my last blog post I urged you not to try to do everything alone because by working with others that complement and supplement your abilities, you can strengthen and progress your business – […]
In April 2018, buy-to-let landlords were required to meet new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) with a minimum rating of E, before they could rent out property, unless the building qualified as exempt. However, whilst 2018 heralded an initial change in the rules regarding energy efficiency standards, the bigger picture […]
When it comes to selling your home quickly, it’s all about making the right first impression. Katie Georgeson is Brand Manager with kitchen appliance specialist Stoves. In this article, she shares her top tips for adding value to your home and impressing house hunters with some simple kitchen renovations. These […]
