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Tenant Subletting

Tenant Subletting

"Beware the Sub-Let" Tenant Subletting Only last year we reported an unfair quirk in the law which left Landlords way out of pocket.  You might like to refresh your memory by reading the case of Cheryl Roux.

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Meeting your Tenants

Meeting your Tenants

"Landlord & Tenant Meetings" Meeting your Tenants Professional letting agents will expect to accompany prospective Tenants who want to view your investment.  They are trained to maximise the opportunity.

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Estate Agents Property Advice

Estate Agents Property Advice

"Estate Agents" Property Advice Straight-talking, sincere advice can be invaluable in a world where too many people would just tell you what you want to hear! For example, the oldest trick in the book is for an Agent to suggest an inflated asking price.

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How Saleable is my Property?

How Saleable is my Property?

"I'm thinking of selling my property" Is my property saleable? Are you thinking of moving but at the same time aren’t quite sure whether now is the right time?  We know many property owners who sit and worry, thinking 'How saleable is my property?'  You'll easily find the answers to this, and many other questions which we've indicated below, by calling us for an informal chat.

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Rental Property and Smoke Alarms

Rental Property and Smoke Alarms

“Rental Property & Smoke Alarms” Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Responsible Landlords have always ensured the safety of their Tenants. However, did you know that under The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 it is a legal requirement? Most tenanted properties legally need to have a smoke alarm fitted in its room.

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Right to Rent

Right to Rent

"Immigration Legislation" Right to Rent Immigration legislation means that all private Landlords have to check that new Tenants have the right to rent.  Therefore, the tenants should have the right to be in the UK before renting a property.

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Stamp Duty on Investment Property

Stamp Duty on Investment Property

"Stamp Duty on Investment Property" Are you buying a second home, Buy-to-Let, or investment property? Then you should be aware that there is an additional 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).  This is in addition to the standard SDLT amount payable.

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Property Catch 22

Property Catch 22

"Avoid the Property Catch 22" Catch 22 - Buy First, or Sell? Many sellers who receive a good offer for their home turn it down.  And that is simply because they have not yet found “the right property”.

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Tenants Garden

Tenants Garden

"Tenants Garden" Your Tenant's Garden Landlords often ask us what they should do about their garden in preparation for a tenancy.  Our answer is, "It's your Tenants Garden.  What do they want?" They also want to know what they can reasonably expect of a Tenant in terms of maintenance.

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Property Ladder

Property Ladder

"Property Moves" Property Ladder During the boom years, if you were minded to move house you simply got on and did so!   Any delay in moving up in a rising market could prove expensive.  This was because the property you were buying would inevitably have appreciated more in cash terms than the one you were selling.

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