Here are three alternative gift ideas if you still need to pick up Christmas presents but can't face the heaving masses on the high street. With just a few days before Christmas, time is running out to get your gifts. But you don't have to do a frantic dash around the shops listening to Mariah Carey on repeat to get what you need. Here are three ways to sort last-minute gifts from the cosy...
Changes to Stamp Duty come into force next year. Read on to learn how much they'll cost you and how to deal with them effectively. December is often a quiet time in the property market, but not this year. Buyer demand, especially among first-time buyers (FTBs), is on the rise, driven by impending changes to Stamp Duty. What's Changing? Stamp Duty cuts announced in the 2022 Mini-Budget will...
The last few years have been challenging for some landlords. But don’t rush into a decision about the future of your buy-to-let until you’ve read this. It’s fair to say that developments in recent years have made things more complicated for some landlords. The restriction on mortgage interest tax relief and the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill have prompted some investors to question staying in...
Tenants can stand out in the competitive lettings market by being ‘rent ready’ before looking for a new place to live. With an average of 21 people vying for each rental that comes on the market*, competition in the sector is fierce. So, how can tenants avoid the frustration and disappointment of missing out on a great property? The answer is to be ‘rent ready’. What is rent...
If you own or are buying or selling a leasehold property, there could be some significant changes to think about in 2025. With a leasehold property, you own the property but don’t own the land it sits on. Instead, you have a lease on it for a set number of years. You also pay ground rent to whoever owns the land – the freeholder. There are five million leasehold properties in England and Wales....
Here are three tips to help you save on unwanted subscriptions and put more money in your pocket. Regular subscriptions to products and services can be useful. But they can also be a waste of money – especially if you never use them. According to official figures, we spend £1.6 billion on unwanted subscriptions every year. However, nearly 10 million out of 155 million active subscriptions in the...
Want to enjoy a safe and stress-free Christmas without an emergency call from your tenants? Then, run through this helpful checklist. Christmas is just a few weeks away, but don't put your feet up yet if you're a landlord. While emergencies are rare at a rental property, they can crop up occasionally – even on Christmas Day. A pipe could burst, the back fence could blow over, or some other...
What is the Boxing Day surge, and why should sellers act now to capitalise on it? Here’s what you need to know. If you’re considering selling your home, a big day for showcasing your property to potential buyers is nearly upon us. Boxing Day is often thought of as a day for eating Turkey leftovers, watching old films or visiting relatives (including some we’d perhaps rather not). But...
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