Investment Properties - Should You Allow Pets in Rental Properties?

Jul 15, 2013

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Number of First Time Landlords Entering the Buy-To-Let Market at its Highest Level Since September 2012

May 17, 2013

A new survey by one of the UK’s largest landlord providers has cast an optimistic light on the buy-to-let industry. Mortgage provider Paragon has confirmed that the number of first time landlords entering the market is now at its highest level since the third quarter of 2012....

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UK landlords ‘face more red tape’ after Queens Speech - but not when using I Am The Agent

May 16, 2013

One of the twenty bills set out during the Queen’s speech will see landlords legally responsible for the immigration status of their tenants. They will also be susceptible to hefty fines should tenants passports and visas not be checked thoroughly....

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Gas Safety Requirements Top The Priority List For Rental Properties

Apr 04, 2013

We are currently in the midst of a landlord’s market according to property analysts. With the current economy still in a state of unbalance, the number of people who are having to rent rather than buy, sell and rent or rent out their own property to supplement income has increased drastically in recent years....

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New Bedroom Tax Legislation To Come Into Force Next Month

Mar 12, 2013

Starting from April this year, council flat or housing association tenants on government benefits with unoccupied bedrooms will be subject to a so-called bedroom tax and face drastic financial cutbacks. As part of the 2012 Welfare Reform Act, the new bedroom tax will reduce benefits by 14% for recipients with one unoccupied bedroom in their home and by 25% for those with two or more unoccupied bedrooms....

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Electrical Obligations for New Landlords – Are You Wired Up?

Feb 26, 2013

More and more property owners are turning to leasing properties in order to make extra money in this time of recession and economic hardship. As the number of landlords in the UK soars, and with great value online or self-service letting agents available to assist in property marketing and management, a leading industry body has reissued some essential advice for those new to renting private properties to ensure their tenants remain safe and comfortable....

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