Central Bedfordshire Council is trying to promote and aid the conversion of empty houses and commercial premises into residential accommodation that can be rented by the provision of grants and interest free loans.
Read MoreLandlords can end up making a tidy profit, which encourages them to expand their property portfolios. A buy-to-let bounce-back also entices new buy-to-let investors to put their money into property.
Read MoreFor the landlord, the agent is the guard dog, helping to protect an expensive asset by finding suitable tenants who will enjoy and care for the property, by managing the maintenance and repairs.
Read MoreIf you rent a property or are interested in becoming a Landlord but are concerned about the current economic climate this forum provides an advisory service to Landlords in Dunstable, Houghton Regis & Leighton Buzzard
Read MoreLandlords who fail to place tenants' deposits in a government-recognised scheme within 30 days of receiving it face penalties of up to three times the value of the deposit, which is then awarded to the tenant.
Read More"Good customer service is one of Belvoir's core principles, so winning these reflects the hard work that all our offices have put in to deliver the very best in customer service across the group."
Read MoreMore families are deciding to rent and their requirement is for a good quality 3 bedroom family home
Read MoreImproved transport links will always have an effect on house prices and it will be interesting to see what happens to house prices in Dunstable and Houghton Regis over the next year or two as more people realise the benefit of the Busway.
Read MoreRenting privately has become desirable in its own right because of the flexibility it provides, but predictably, the result has been above-inflation increases in rent although this has stabilised in Dunstable and the surrounding areas recently
Read MoreBuy-to-let is looking increasingly attractive to cash-rich investors, as opportunities to find returns that beat inflation dwindle. The average rate on a tax-free cash Isa is 1.82 per cent, down from 2.65 per cent a year ago.
Read MoreBelvoir Dunstable became members of Propertymark when they opened as another way in which it can convey its high standards of practice to landlords and tenants.
Read MoreBelvoir a leading UK specialist in residential lettings can see that a new generation of older landlords is "almost stumbling" into private buy-to-let housing and, for advice they are turning to Belvoir - which has an office in Dunstable.
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