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LonRes Opening Thoughts – Residential Review Summer 2018
With the arrival of Kit Malthouse as the seventeenth incumbent Minister of State for Housing since 1997, one could say that this time, at last, we have someone with real experience of local government – he was Deputy Mayor under Boris Johnson and previously a councillor for Westminster for eight years. Given that the important…
Read MoreWhy UK holiday cottages make attractive property investments
Are you considering investing in property? With the buy-to-let market no longer being the money maker it once was, thanks to the combination of a slowdown in the housing market, new taxes on rental revenue, stamp duty for second homes and stricter mortgage lending requirements, private landlords and residential property investors are now looking for…
Read MoreStamp Duty Land Tax Surcharge (SDLT) for second homes: Can my main home be affected?
The law on Stamp Duty changed back in April 2016. Now, if you are buying a property in addition to your home, you’ll be paying an extra 3% SDLT over and above the normal rate. The rate will apply to anyone purchasing an additional residential property worth at least £40,000 and includes buy-to-let investment property…
Read MoreWe must tackle the root causes of the housing crisis
NFB urges Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East, and the Labour Party more generally to think about the root cause suppressing the supply of new homes. Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East, has told the Labour Party that it needs a relentless focus on increasing the supply of homes. Identifying five key policies,…
Read MoreCapital Gains Tax on Inherited Property: What is it and How Does it Work?
The loss of a loved one is difficult. Often making things worse is the admin and emotional turmoil involved in inheriting their belongings, sometimes even their property. For many people those inherited homes hold too many memories of their loved one, pushing them towards looking to make a quick sale on the property.
Read MoreManaging commercial property portfolios – A Beginner’s Guide
As an investment asset, commercial real estate is an attractive choice for enterprises and individuals. Real estate is also different from other common investments like bonds and equities. For one, every piece of property is distinct, and that means it has to be handled with caution. Real estate transactions, whether buying or selling, involve various…
Read MoreSix tips for maintaining natural stone flooring
Natural stone flooring is a stunning feature that is becoming more and more popular among homeowners. But to get as much as possible out of your stone flooring it is important to care for and maintain the surface. If you are new to stone floors – either because you have just had them installed, or…
Read MoreYou’ve found the house of your dreams – now what?
You’ve survived the stressful and emotional process of house-hunting and have finally found a new place that feels like it could be “home”. You’re ready to make an offer, but what happens next? Making an offer Ideally, during the viewing you will have demonstrated to the estate agent that you’re very interested in buying the…
Read MoreBeing Duped by Affordable Homes
Don’t be duped by ‘affordable homes’ or it could cost the earth Take a walk around some of our key towns and villages and I bet you will see more than a few mass-volume new home developments. The news is full of stories of first time buyers (FTBs) finding it difficult to get on to…
Read MoreJust how smart is your door bell – 5 great solutions on the market:
So, just how smart is your door bell? It is not something that many of us are greatly concerned about and many of us in deed do not have a door bell at home and instead rely upon the gold old firm knock on the door or flipping of the letter box to grab the…
Read More1 in 3 chance of London’s property market crashing by 2019?
We can all see for ourselves that there is a slow down of price hikes in London and also out to some others parts of the country. Brexit and the scaremongering behind ‘a hard Brexit‘ and a ‘no deal Brexit‘ are making some fearful of a crash in the UK and of course a possible…
Read MoreHelp To Buy – Is it just an excuse to inflate house prices?
There are snippets of good news for those hunting for their first home, those trying to get on to the property ladder, people after a home and not so much an investment. Prices of property are starting to fall in many places in England and especially in and around London, adjusting to the climate, slowing…
Read MoreBrexit and The EU Job Market
With negotiations on freedom of labour movement still underway, European and UK citizens remain uncertain about their job prospects and livelihoods. Just between January and March 2018, The 1.25 million EU nationals were working in the UK, which is a 1.2% decline than the previous year. What does Brexit mean for the inter-connected and prosperous…
Read MoreTop Carpet Cleaning Secrets – Easy and Money saving!
We certainly do love carpets here in the UK, many homes throughout the country will be laid with varied patterns and thickness of material to make our rooms that bit more cosy. Progressing from years ago when houses usually had tiles (both ceramic or plastic), good old bare floor boards or even parquet if one…
Read MoreA Bargain Buy with a Loo with a Fantastic View in Cornwall
A former public conveniences building is up for auction with Clive Emson, a £15,000 + guide price is set for the smaller sized lot in Penzance, Cornwall. The listing details of the property can be viewed here: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/204/141/#map It’s exact location can be viewed here on Google Maps: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.1020859,-5.5475258,3a,75y,225.8h,80.15t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sE8EP2vTZCO6BmTYJeu4LCQ!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DE8EP2vTZCO6BmTYJeu4LCQ%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D95.520164%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656 A bit of a bargain in store for someone and…
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