[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] An HMO is a house in multiple occupation. However, having several people living in a house of which you are the landlord does not make it an HMO. The vital thing is not the number of people, but the number of households. So if you have three tenants in a building, you don’t necessarily
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Every primary school within the City of Westminster has been rated either ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in the latest inspections it has carried out, meaning the central London borough now sits high up in the education tables. Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills, awarded 32 out of the 45
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The smallest changes to a property can reap big financial rewards. By knowing how to enhance your buy-to-let, you can boost its rental value and market value, thereby enhancing the profitability of your entire property portfolio. Central London property is experiencing a slowdown at present. It is therefore a good time for buy-to-let landlords to
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The Tenant Fees Bill has been pushed through to the Committee stage following unanimous agreement from MPs that the ban should go ahead at the bill’s second reading in the House of Commons. The bill will now come before a Public Bill Committee in June, and the Committee will be accepting submissions from interested parties.
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The private Buy-to-let landlord has been hit in recent times – some would say unfairly, especially in terms of taxes payable – thanks to George Osborne’s heavy-handed reforms from 2015 onwards to direct more of the financial rewards of investing in residential property, into the Treasury’s coffers. Some would say that he very nearly killed
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The reduction in mortgage interest tax relief for buy-to-let properties has sparked renewed interest among landlords in the benefits of owning their properties through a limited company. On paper, it appears to be a more tax-efficient option – the corporation tax paid by companies is set at a lower rate than the income tax paid
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There has been a boost in the number of buy-to-let mortgage products available, with more mortgage options available to borrowers now than ever before. New data from Moneyfacts shows that there are now more than 2,000 buy-to-let products available on the market. Last year there were 1,558 products available; and now there are 2,022 products
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The area around London’s Victoria Station continues to undergo considerable redevelopment. Though traditionally known for being a major transport interchange and little else, the Victoria area extends beyond Victoria Station. Its redevelopment aims to improve its standing as a destination in its own right, not simply a place to pass through on route to somewhere
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Property insurance for landlords and tenants is complicated, unfortunately, with policies varying enormously. Following our guidelines will help ensure that you’re covered, come what may. The first problem concerns where the division of responsibility between the landlord and the tenant lies. Usually, the risk-taker – the person who owns the object, the person who will
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Incoming professionals and property investors thinking of buying property in London need to consider where in the city will deliver a good return on their investment, offers easy access to their place of work or university and is in easy reach of the capital’s cultural and retail highlights. London is a city not only offering
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