From April 2016 any buy to lets purchased will be subject to an increase of stamp duty of 3% on top of the current rates increasing the cost of any further investments made by the landlord.
Read MoreRemoval of the wear and tear allowance From April 2016 the wear and tear allowance will end, to be replaced by a deduction for landlords when they actually spend the money. A consultation document has been released and any changes will be included in Finance Act 2016. Consultation closed on 9 October 2015.
Read MoreBelvoir has once again scooped Gold at the prestigious Lettings Agency of the Year Awards, winnin...
Read MoreA planning application has now been submitted for a major redevelopment of the Broadway Triangle,...
Read MoreWhich Two or Three Bedroom house should I buy in Maidenhead. One of our landlords asked if they should buy a two or three bedroom house to rent out to tenants. The first question I asked them was what are they looking for from the investment - capital growth in the property or straight forward yield? Answering this question will help you figure out which properties you should buy...
Read MoreI watched Dr Who over the weekend which got me thinking about regeneration and more specifical...
Read MoreShall I rent my property with Pets or No Pets? I have been asked a number of times by landlords about my thoughts on renting properties to pet owners the most common being dogs and cats. Research has been carried out by the Dogs Trust which found that just under half the population owned pets in some shape or form. Therefore if you equate this to tenants that's just under half of your tenant market.
Read MoreNew laws that take effect in 2018 will make it an offence to let out properties with the worst en...
Read MoreAt the moment there is a shortage of good quality and presentable property coming available and i...
Read MoreThe government today has launched its 'How to Rent guide'. I have to admit that I am quite impres...
Read MoreWhen George Osborne's announced in the budget that from next April over-55s would be free to spen...
Read MoreOn the market at the moment is this two bedroom flat at £250,000. Park View is a well-managed bl...
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