Its sometimes said that the main trade bodies operating in the lettings sphere dont take enough direct action, or are too tentative in their lobbying, but the leading landlord and letting agent associations are now taking the fight to the government in order to protect landlords from financial issues as well as improving the eviction process for all parties.…
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Surprisingly, one in three homeowners are unprepared for storms, potentially leaving their properties at risk of damage. During this period, its crucial that landlords are prepared for the weather ahead and keep their rental property well-maintained.…
There were big concerns, when the pandemic first hit and the first nationwide lockdown was introduced, that Covid-19 could lead to a housing crash of the like seen in 2008-9, in the aftermath of the global financial crisis, when millions were pushed into negative equity and house prices fell off a cliff very rapidly.…
Lockdown 2 in England is now in play and is provisionally set to end on December 2. Its been introduced to reduce the number of Covid cases, hospitalisations and deaths after a worrying rise in recent times.…
As a seller, its important to focus on your garden as it can bolster your sales pitch and subsequently attract a wider pool of prospective buyers. With this in mind, we outline some top tips to spruce up your outdoor space and give your garden a winter makeover in preparation for viewings.…
While were all adapting to another lockdown, with social events and family visits halted, the UK housing market is undeterred. Tenant demand remains high as people push forward to secure their next home in time for Christmas and the New Year.…
Even so, the property market remains very active. Buyers are taking advantage of the stamp duty holiday and the current format of the Help to Buy equity loan, while sellers are enjoying resilient house prices and high buyer demand when listing their homes for sale.…
This, coupled with a rise in people working from home due to tighter Covid restrictions, presents an opportune time for landlords to invest in insulating their rental property. Not only will this boost your homes energy efficiency, but it will significantly bring down costs for prospective renters.…