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? Seriously, landlords insurance matters. You, like most Landlords, will, of course, have regular buildings insurance, covering subsidence, storm damage, flooding etc. Read More
Landlords Unexpected Costs Posted on March 10, 2020 "Landlords 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, and often unexpected costs. Read More
Direct Property Buyer Posted on March 3, 2020 "Why register direct as a property buyer?" Direct 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
Furnish Rental Property Posted on March 3, 2020 "Should I furnish my rental property?" To furnish or not to furnish rental property Landlords often ask us whether or not they should furnish rental property. “Furnishing” usually means everything required to live reasonably comfortably in a property. Read More
Tenant Charges 1 Posted on February 25, 2020 "Tenant Charges 1 post Tenant Fees Ban" Tenant Charges 1 Following the introduction of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Tenant Fees Ban, Letting Agents are no longer allowed to charge a fee to process a Tenant’s application to rent. Read More
Tenant Charges 2 Posted on February 25, 2020 "Tenant Charges - Post Agreement" Tenant Charges Part 2 Following the introduction of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Tenant Fees Ban, Letting Agents are no longer allowed to charge a certain fees unless they are 'permitted payments'. Read More
Property Advertising Myth Posted on February 19, 2020 "Property Advertising Myth" In this article, we dispel 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. Read More
Landlords Lettings 2020 Posted on February 19, 2020 "Landlords Lettings 2020" Changes in Lettings Legislation 2000 James Duffy, Callaways' Lettings expert and Compliance Coach, discusses his top 5 of the most important highlights of Landlords Lettings 2020 legislation updates. Read More
Prefer to Rent Posted on January 28, 2020 "I prefer to rent..." Generation Rent Prefer to rent, or have to rent, “Generation Rent” is becoming a deliberate lifestyle choice, not just a second-rate alternative to buying. Direct Line Insurance's research suggests that 70% of the 12 million UK renters have NO plans to purchase their own place. Read More
