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A raft of changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations finally came into force last week after being delayed for several months last year. Although EPC requirements for properties being sold and rented have changed numerous times since their introduction four years ago, the latest round of amendments – made to incorporate further European legislation and clarify current grey areas – have a number of ramifications for landlords and estate agents with fines for non-compliance....

Online estate agent I Am The Agent is offering even more help to private landlords and vendors with the publication of two dedicated valuation guides....

The Association of British Insurers has recently claimed that as many as 200,000 homes may not be covered against the risk of flooding in their insurance as of July 2013, leading to potentially costly problems when storms hit....

The term ‘accidental landlord’ has become extremely common throughout the United Kingdom in recent years. Accidental landlords are defined as those who have attempted to sell their property for some time without having much success. In these circumstances, some will choose to rent the property privately and benefit from a rental income rather than sit and wait for the right buyer to appear....

With spring on its way and summer not far behind, many are now thinking, ‘can I rent my property for the Olympics?’ as a way of generating extra cash. A former Spurs and Arsenal defender who shall remain nameless is said to be renting out his Chelsea townhouse for £75,000 a week - four times its value - during the Games....

So the weekend is finally here, a perfect time to start selling or renting your property privately through our on line based estate agency....