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Gary Barker, CEO, of Reapit, comments on ‘decreased supply and increased rental costs’
Following the news that the government is looking to end no-fault evictions, Gary Barker, the CEO of Reapit argues that this could lead to decreased supply and increased rental costs: “Today’s government announcement to end no-fault evictions comes just six weeks before the tenant fees ban takes effect in England, and not long after tax…
Read MoreGovernment’s rent reforms to punish private & institutional landlords – Collyer Bristow comments
The Government has today announced radical reforms of the private rental market that will create open-ended tenancies and restrict a landlord’s ability to remove tenants. The reforms to so-called ‘no fault’ notices served under section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act, together with recent changes to the tax position on buy to let investors and…
Read MoreAshfords LLP comment on no-fault evictions announcement
Joanne Young, Legal Director in Ashfords’ Property Litigation Team gives her reaction to the Government’s announcement to ban controversial ‘no-fault’ evictions: “I am concerned about the proposals announced today. In the same vein as the tenancy deposit rules, the licensing of HMOs, the retaliatory eviction law and, recently, the new legislation on tenant fees, the…
Read MoreThe 4 Mistakes First-Time Buyers Must Avoid
Searching for your dream home can be an exciting time for first-time buyers, as you’ll be taking your first step onto the property ladder. However, rather than rushing into buying a home, you must aim to make an informed choice when investing in property. After all, it’s one of the most significant financial commitments you…
Read More6 Tips for Becoming a Great Landlord
As someone who owns a property, the landlord is responsible for renting and maintaining the space. In many cases, landlords are seen as the bad guys who are unfair and inattentive to their tenants’ needs. However, it is possible for you to push back against this stereotype by working hard to make your tenants happy…
Read MoreTenant Needs to Go? Everything Landlords Need To Know About Eviction
Evicting a tenant can be a last resort after numerous attempts at mediation have failed. In some cases it’s the last thing any landlord wants, but sometimes it is necessary, in other cases landlords move quickly to protect their investment. When your tenant has skipped out on paying rent for months on end, bashed in…
Read MoreThe leasehold property system in England and Wales
There has been increasing concern about the leasehold property system in the UK in recent years, largely because as the years on leases run down, leaseholders find themselves trapped in properties they are unable to sell. Statistics released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in October 2018 estimate there were 4.3 million…
Read MoreEstate Agents – How to Add a Blue Sky in Photoshop
Tom form Photo Doctor dropped by the studios to teach us this invaluable tip.
Read More7 Ways to create a Great Corporate Video
When a business, company, corporation or organization creates or commissions a video content, to be shared in the public domain to demonstrate its culture, finesse, environment or employees rather than concentrating on a particular product or service, it is called a corporate video. It can be of many types and can be used in a…
Read MoreProperty Asset Management: Your Guide to Managing and Growing Your Property Portfolio
When you’re managing a property portfolio, you’re controlling some of the biggest assets anyone will ever have. That’s why it’s important that you have key strategies at the heart of your property management company. With this in place, you can generate income for your business by nurturing and learning from all your investments. Here’s how…
Read MoreIs it possible to predict and prevent property disasters?
Analysis of 10 years of property insurance claims suggests yes. New research, looking at property insurance claims over 10 years, shows escape of water as number one claim, accounting for 34% of total claims The report has identified a link between incidents for escape of water and location of the London’s Victorian water mains Claims…
Read MoreWhy rent guarantee insurance is great for letting agents and not just landlords
Rent guarantee insurance has proved to be a popular product with landlords. Most policies will cover all rent arrears and will even cover the legal fees to evict the tenants. Costs for 12 month policies can vary between £90-£180 approx, so it’s an absolute no brainer for landlords. Surprisingly, many letting agents aren’t really pushing…
Read MorePropTech is transforming the property industry: Here’s How
The real estate industry is a multi-billion-pound industry that is more dynamic and exciting than before. Due to the evolving digital landscape, PropTech is taking the property industry by storm. PropTech is a term that can be defined as a large digital transformation in real estate technology. Over the last few years, there have been…
Read MoreLegionnaires’ Disease Prevention: 10 things you need to know
Are you aware of the risk of Legionnaires’ disease in your building? This article from business utilities consultant Smarter Business highlights 10 things you need to know about the bacteria. Legionnaires’ disease prevention should be on the radar for any school, nursing home, healthcare institute, hotel or other large building. The disease may not be as…
Read MoreHow pets can help you to de-stress at home
Dogs are hands down the most popular pets in the whole country. With good reason too. These fluffy companions are available in so many breeds, and have so many different personalities that there’s really something for everyone. Added to this, dogs are emerging as a sort of mental health silver bullet, with new research coming…
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