2nd May 2017
Mortgage Rates Hit Record Low
It would appear that the tightening of the government of buy to let, especially, the introduction of the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax are having an…
22nd March 2017
The trials of Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is notorious for causing physical damage to properties. The destructive plant is also strong enough to cause financial damage to properties. You could also be fined…
17th February 2017
Landlord v Tentant: What is a reasonable charge for repairs and improvements?
In the case of Waaler v Hounslow LBC [2017] the Court of Appeal considered the landlord's ability to recover the cost of improvements under the Landlord and Tenant…
20th January 2017
House buyers, watch out for email scams
When you are buying a house, there are some potential dangers that you may not be aware of - such as email scams. In a recent article, the…
16th December 2016
Rights to rent provisions of Immigration Act 2016
Rights to rent provisions of Immigration Act 2016 came into force on 1 December 2016 Background The “right to rent" scheme came into force on 1 February 2016.…
28th November 2016
The importance of documenting occupancy arrangements
Often when a landlord has a vacant property, in order to preserve an income, the landlord will allow a proposed tenant into occupation before a formal lease or…
4th November 2016
Mismanagement of deposit funds – is your money being handled correctly?
In light of a recent story concerning a Harwich based estate agent allegedly stealing more than 42,000 of rental deposits, this once again places a spotlight on what…
1st August 2016
Residential Landlord update
On 12 May 2016 the Housing and Planning Act 2016 received royal assent, this act brings in a number of changes to the private residential letting sector, aimed…
28th June 2016
Thinking of moving to Portugal?
Thinking of moving quickly post Brexit? This article sets out the tax benefits of living or retiring to live in Portugal. THE PORTUGUESE NON-HABITUAL RESIDENTS TAX REGIME SUMMARY…
3rd February 2016
Housing crisis prompts councils to offer controversial advice
Britain is currently facing an accelerating housing crisis that is leading to problems such as overcrowding and poor quality homes. Such is the severity of the crisis that…