Rental Reform Posted on August 16, 2022 "Rental Reform" Rental reform - what's the latest? Landlords, letting agents and tenants across the UK have been keeping track of the progress of the proposed rental reform changes as new details continue to emerge. Read More
Landlords ICO Requirements Posted on June 16, 2022 "Landlords ICO Requirements" Do you need to register with the ICO? In May 2018, Europe’s new framework for data protection laws was introduced. This is known as General Data Protection Regulation (or more commonly just GDPR). Read More
Sold Your Beach Hut? Posted on June 15, 2022 "Sold Your Beach Hut?" Prepare for Hand-Over Are you feeling euphoric that you have a buyer for your beach hut? Or maybe you're a little nostalgic thinking about all the wonderful times you've spent in your beach hut. Read More
Sellers – Major Ground Rent Changes Posted on May 26, 2022 "Major Ground Rent Changes" Sellers, what do you need to know about leasehold reform? Widespread leasehold reform has been one of the government’s main housing agendas in recent years, as a way of combatting the leasehold scandal that properly emerged in 2017. Read More
Beach Hut Buying Basics Posted on May 13, 2022 "Beach Hut Buying Basics" What you need to know when buying a Beach Hut Beach Huts' Attraction I've lived on the South Coast since the age of 11. In my teens, 20s, 30s and 40s, I consider myself very lucky to have had the joy of sharing our Hilder family beach chalet on Rottingdean seafront. Read More
Beach Huts & CGT Posted on April 20, 2022 "Beach Huts" Do I have to pay CGT? Firstly, CGT strikes fear at the mere mention of it. If you're not familiar with the term, the acronym stands for Capital Gains Tax. I took a number of calls in January 2022 from previous sellers who were filling in their Tax Return asking, 'Do I have to pay CGT on the sale of my Beach Hut?' I'm not a Tax Expert, and therefore unable to answer this question. Read More
Renting to Older Tenants Posted on April 12, 2022 Older Households in Privately Rented Homes to soar by 2035 Great News for Landlords For a long time, there has been the perception that privately renting a home in the UK is a young person’s game. In many cases that is the reality. Read More
New Home for Callaways Posted on March 24, 2022 New Home for Callaways Callaways have moved It's no secret that moving home is one of life's most stressful events. However, that pales into insignificance with all the preparations we made for our 'moving office' day! After 87 years, we woke up today to a new home for Callaways. Read More
Why property prices are still rising Posted on March 16, 2022 Why Property Prices are Still Rising Revealed - why prices are still rising and why this is good news for sellers Hoping to sell your house quickly for a good price? Well, a thorough understanding of average house prices in the current market and when to list your property is necessary to achieve this. Read More
Beach Hut Spring Styles Posted on March 8, 2022 "Spring Styles" Beach Hut Spring Styles Brighton & Hove is a great seaside town! Having lived near the sea for over 20 years, I can easily identify with what makes Brighton & Hove, and the Sussex coast, a superb place for a day at the beach. Read More