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How can a landlord appeal to international students?

The introduction of Right to Rent checks in February 2016 will have made landlords in England more cautious about renting their properties to international students. But landlords shouldn’t be deterred from taking on international students, especially as they are usually very reliable tenants with guarantors. But if you have a property in the Westminster, Pimlico or central London area (a […]

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Right to Rent: how to comply with the new rules

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We know that the introduction of new rules for landlords can be mighty confusing. As with other new sets of rules and regulations, the Right to Rent rules set out under the Immigration Act comprise many aspects you need to be aware of. The introduction of criminal penalties if you fail to comply with the new rules

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Government pushing ahead with plans to add rent payments to credit scores

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The government is pushing ahead with plans to add rent payment history to credit scores in a move that will benefit future first-time buyers and landlords. First announced in the Autumn Budget on 22nd November, the government plans to make sure that rent payment history is recognised in credit scores so that first-time buyers who have paid their rent

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Christmas in Pimlico and Westminster – what’s going on?

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Though Christmas seems to become more commercialised as each year passes, there’s always a little magic in the air as Christmas Day approaches. From the John Lewis Christmas advert, whose annual release has turned into a major media event, to the switching on of the seasonal street lights, it’s hard not to smile at all

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No more stamp duty for most first-time buyers

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First-time buyers will no longer have to pay stamp duty when purchasing a property worth up to £300,000, in an announcement which largely defined the Autumn Budget. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond made the announcement towards the end of his Budget speech, which also reached out to first-time buyers purchasing properties in more expensive

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Voluntary ‘mansion tax’ on Westminster properties worth £10million or more

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The UK’s first voluntary ‘mansion tax’ is being considered by Westminster City Council in a bid to raise revenue and potentially freeze council tax for other bands. The proposed mansion tax will apply to properties worth £10 million or more, and will give residents the option as to whether to contribute more or not. Westminster

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Full guidance for landlords on new minimum energy efficiency standards

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Landlords seeking clarity on the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) can now refer to full guidelines issued by the government. From 1st April 2018, landlords will not be able to let a property as part of a new tenancy if that property has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of less than ‘E’. Recently it

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Limited company buy-to-let mortgage options for investors

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Legislation introduced in April 2017 reducing mortgage interest tax relief for higher rate taxpayers has forced landlords to seek more tax efficient ways of managing their investments. Particular interest has centred on setting up limited companies to manage rental income. Many warnings have been given about this procedure, but for landlords who are higher rate

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No rush to own a home for many renters

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Despite government efforts to boost homeownership levels, more tenants are choosing to rent for longer. The creation of a number of aids to help people onto the property ladder, including the Help to Buy schemes, has made an impact, but the number of people owning their own home remains on the decline. This reality is

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Buying old or new: which is a better investment strategy?

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The ‘old versus new’ debate has raged for years. It’s one which has no right or wrong answer, and that answer will vary depending on whether you are buying a home to live in or investing in a buy-to-let property. In this article, we’re going to focus on buying purely as an investment – buying

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How can a landlord appeal to international students?

Right to Rent: how to comply with the new rules

Government pushing ahead with plans to add rent payments to credit scores

Christmas in Pimlico and Westminster – what’s going on?

No more stamp duty for most first-time buyers

Voluntary ‘mansion tax’ on Westminster properties worth £10million or more

Full guidance for landlords on new minimum energy efficiency standards

Limited company buy-to-let mortgage options for investors

No rush to own a home for many renters

Buying old or new: which is a better investment strategy?

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Sales: 02078811310

Lettings: 02078811315

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