05/04/2012
New Look Energy Performance Certificates
Prospective home buyers will now be given clearer advice on how to make their home more eco friendly with new look Energy Performance Certificates available from April. Alongside the recommendations for improvements, the new certificates will...
27/03/2012
Bricks and mortar yields hold up for investors
Bricks and mortar yields hold up for investors
Tuesday 27th March 2012
Monthly rents grew by 4.8% last year, giving buy-to-let investors a yield of 6.1%. The average monthly rent climbed to £716, up from £682 in 2010.
The biggest...
07/02/2012
Thinking of selling?
The housing market is notoriously difficult to predict. Looking back over the years, it is fair to say that most predictions have fallen short of the mark. The housing market in the UK remains a difficult and confusing place. Of course property...
19/01/2012
New Gas Regulations
Boiler Flues in Ceiling Spaces & VOIDS
Important advice for landlords who have flues that are hidden and cannot be inspected
Regulations governing gas boilers and systems that do not vent directly outside have changed, which...
01/12/2011
Stamp Duty Holiday
First time buyers of homes under £250,000 are being advised to complete their purchases before March 2012 in order to avoid paying up to £2500 stamp duty. Stamp duty thresholds were doubled for first time buyers from £125,000...