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The secrets of the buy-to-let pension pot

'It's well located, an easy walk to the town and Busway bus stops and I think today's tenants expect a certain standard and prefer to live in a brand-new property,' she says, adding that she likes the development's 'feel'

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Is there an affordable house I can buy as a Buy-to-Let investment in Dunstable or Houghton Regis ?

This property in Houghton Regis situated in St Michaels Avenue is a 3 storey town house with a garage, driveway parking for 2 cars, cloakroom, 3 bedrooms and a balcony from the living room. In January this house sold for £135,000

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Landlord's long term boost in Dunstable & Houghton Regis

Average rents have seen a small increase and supply in Dunstable & Houghton Regis remains low, which are both good reasons to consider property as a good long term investment.

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New redress scheme announced prior to mandatory requirement for all Letting Agents to join a redress scheme later this year

All letting and management agents will be required to join one of three approved redress schemes later this year with the third unknown scheme just being announced.

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"What advice would you give entrepreneurs?"

Pay it forward. Solve people's problems, make their lives easier, make them happier and the money will follow.

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Is it a legal requirement to provide smoke alarms in my rental property?

In December 2013 a law was passed that would enable the Government to introduce a requirement on landlords to fit smoke alarms in rented properties. Ministers remain sceptical of the need for such regulation and a review is currently taking place.

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How has the rental market performed in Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Linslade according to the 2011 Census ?

In Dunstable there was an increase in private renting from 7% to 14%. 72% are owned and the rest (13-14%) is social housing. During the same time in Houghton Regis there was an increase in private renting from 6% to 13%. 63% are owned

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Will the new rules regarding Pensions push house prices up as Pensioners use their pension to buy property instead of annuities?

By withdrawing their pension pot and investing in a buy-to-let property not only could you be able to show a higher annual rental yield on your investment than having an annuity, but you will still have the investment to pass on to your family

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Would longer term tenancies make renting more attractive ?

The rental market is also changing, and whereas a few years ago it tended to be students and people in their 20s that were the bulk of the renters, now many older people are renting.

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Is renting now a lifestyle choice ?

We think the stigma associated with renting in the past is now behind us and the days of saving to buy a house, spending a couple of years turning a wreck into a liveable property and then selling to move up the ladder are firmly behind us.

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Right now finding the right tenant is more important than high rents

It is tempting for landlords to set their rent levels high, but instead it's better for landlords to focus their efforts on attracting the right type of tenant for their property at the right price.

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Is an apartment in The Parklands in Dunstable a suitable investment as a Buy-to-Let ?

The Parklands development was built around 2006/7 and is located close to the town centre behind the Grove Theatre. A gated development with allocated parking, it is a much sought after location especially for young professional couples

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