Can I buy my Freehold? Posted on March 31, 2020"Can I buy my Freehold?" Most lessees (NB not tenants) have the statutory right to purchase the Freehold of their building. This is called Collective Enfranchisement, under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.Read More
The Professional Tenant Posted on March 24, 2020"The Professional Tenant" Are you one of the many Landlords in Brighton & Hove who has experienced great monthly yields from your student lets? But, are your properties, by default, empty during summer? You'll know this can seriously dent annual yield by up to 25%.Read More
Landlords – Insurance Matters Posted on March 17, 2020"Landlords, Insurance Matters" Are you one of the reportedly 1 in 8 Landlords without Landlord insurance?You, like most Landlords, will, of course, have regular buildings insurance, covering subsidence, storm damage, flooding etc.Read More
Landlord Unexpected Costs Posted on March 10, 2020"Landlord Unexpected Costs" Landlords, we think you'll be interested in statistics revealed by a survey that identifies some of the physical costs of being a Landlord, along with their knock-on effects.Read More
Why register direct as a property buyer? Posted on March 3, 2020"Why register direct as a property buyer?" There’s no question about it!Buyers visit the property portals eg Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket because they provide easily-searched access to properties currently available for sale.Read More
Should I furnish my rental property? Posted on March 3, 2020"Should I furnish my rental property?" Landlords often ask us whether or not it is worth furnishing a property they intend to let.“Furnishing” usually means everything required to live reasonably comfortably in a property, including white goods, with the exception of bedding and personal possessions.Read More
Tenant Charges (Part 1) Posted on February 25, 2020"Tenant Charges" Letting Agents are no longer allowed to charge a fee to process a Tenant’s application to rent. But this does not mean that an Agent cannot ask for certain monies, so here’s Part One of our 'Brief Guide for Tenants'.Read More
Tenant Charges (Part 2) Posted on February 25, 2020"Tenant Charges - Post Agreement" Letting Agents are no longer allowed to charge a fee to process a Tenant’s application to rent. But this does not mean that an Agent cannot ask for certain monies, so here’s our 'Brief Guide for Tenants' (Landlords listen up too!).Read More
The Property Advertising Myth Posted on February 19, 2020"The Property Advertising Myth" As a property comes on to the market, it would not be unreasonable to assume that the instructed estate agent will post the property details on various property portals and wait for the enquiries to roll in (especially in the aftermath of Brexit and the BorisBounce we're all waiting for!).Read More
Landlords and PRS Lettings – Update for 2020 Posted on February 19, 2020Compliance and Lettings Legislation Update What do Landlords need to be aware of in 2020 (so far!) for PRS (Private Rented Sector) lettings?Our Lettings expert and compliance coach, James Duffy, highlights the legislation changes Landlords need to be aware of for 2020.Read More
