24th October 2024
Wolverhampton, classified as a city in 2000, is a prime location for property investment. With excellent transport links, a diverse economy, and a growing population, the city offers great potential for landlords looking to expand their buy-to-let portfolios. Whether you’re a first-time investor or a seasoned landlord, this guide will help you understand why Wolverhampton is an attractive option and how to navigate the local market.
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24th October 2024
For many landlords, a property portfolio is not just a source of income; it represents a significant part of their legacy. However, passing on this legacy can be complicated by inheritance tax (IHT) implications. This guide provides strategies to efficiently transfer your property investments to the next generation while minimising the potential financial burden of inheritance taxes.
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15th August 2024
Wondering how to sell a property? Before you make a decision, there are several important factors to consider. From tenancy management to market options, ensuring a smooth and profitable sale requires careful planning. Read on to discover the 7 house selling tips that you should take into account before selling your investment property.
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15th August 2024
Selling your property isn’t about waiting and hoping for the best. You need to take action and pursue the best result. Here are nine key ways to achieve maximum profit on your property.
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21st June 2023
The property market is always a topic of interest, with people constantly speculating about its direction and the impact of various factors such as mortgage rates. In this blog post, we will delve into the current state of the property market, focusing on both the sales and rental markets. We will explore the key statistics and trends, providing insights into the opportunities and challenges faced by buyers, landlords, and tenants. So let's dive in!
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24th March 2021
I think it is safe to say that 2020 was a year like no other for obvious reasons! And from a property market point of view certainly a year which has defied expectations – with the UK experiencing its strongest annual price growth recording since the summer of 2016. To close out 2020, December alone saw over 129,000 homes change hands which is 32% higher than December of 2019 – this only added to what is always a mad rush in the middle of the month to hit clients exchange deadlines so they could enjoy Christmas with peace of mind.
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18th January 2021
We hear a lot about how we should behave as landlords and agents – there are numerous rules, regulations, and laws about how we should be conducting ourselves and our business. But something we don’t hear about so much, and that causes many headaches when you’re dealing with tenants and properties, is something called ‘Tenant Like Manner’.
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15th October 2020
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, all landlords in the UK are expected to agree to a set of rules which ensure that tenanted properties are maintained and repaired up to a good standard. Here, we will take a closer look at what your responsibilities are as landlord, as well as what is and isn’t included in Section 11 of the Act.
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14th December 2019
There have been several reports recently suggesting that young people are opting to rent closer to where they grew up, rather than relocating to search out better job prospects. These same reports say that this is largely down to the steep rise in rent over the past 20 years – but how true are the claims, and what does it mean for landlords with properties in less affluent areas of the UK?
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16th February 2017
The growth of the buy-to-let market isn’t slowing down, as the housing shortage in the UK continues. Because of this, you now see a lot of information out there to help landlords get the best rental yields for their properties, but interestingly there is less information on capital appreciation. More associated with buyers and vendors, capital appreciation is also a factor that landlords need to consider when they invest in property, now more than ever.
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