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Other Costs That Need To Be Considered Last week we examined some of the costs that a landlord will have to pay whatever happens. This week we will be considering other costs that should be taken into consideration. They are not going to come up all of the time but when they do they canRead more

Being a landlord is like operating any other business. There will be costs and some of them will be unpredictable. This post will discuss those costs which a landlord must pay and some of the unpredictable ones too. EPC Certificate You will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) if you are going to rent yourRead more

There will be a tax grab on landlords under Section 24 unless MP’s stop it and this will lead to increases in rents according to landlords. The Government is looking to place a tax on the income of landlords as opposed to taxing after allowances including the loss of mortgage interest relief. This will resultRead more

If you are thinking of becoming a landlord then there are a few things that you need to know first. It sounds great using a home that you earn to earn a regular income but just like any other business there are snags that need to be overcome. What Are The Advantages Of Being ARead more

There are many wonderful places to live in the county of Kent but if you choose the wrong area you could end up being very unhappy and having the expense of moving to another area. This post will guide you to choose the best place to live. What Is Your Main Reason For Moving? YouRead more

The UK is experiencing “generation rent” right now. So many people are looking to rent properties across the country. This video from the Guardian is presented by their Money editor Patrick Collinson and provides some great advice about what to look out for when renting a property. The video discusses what you need to doRead more

If you share a home with other people then it is in all your interests that you are good housemates. This goes beyond friendship, and is really about how you live together and have respect for each other. The best of friends do not always make good housemates. In fact sharing a home with friendsRead more

Whether you’re looking to buy your first property to let or considering focusing on making your property student friendly, it’s a good thing to know some of the pros and cons of renting to students. Pros of renting to students Students tend to be more forgiving when it comes to furnishings and provided appliances, asRead more

There are many reasons why you will want to give your new rental home a thorough clean before you move in. You never know what took place in the property before, and it is usually best not to think about it. It Pays To Be Organized Cleaning your new home with all of your livingRead more

Buy-to-let properties are a fantastic investment, however when it’s time to sell homeowners must have an in-depth understanding of how to push their assets. If you’re thinking about selling, read on for our in-house advice on how to successfully sell buy-to-lets. Retain the renter Before putting the property on the market chat to your tenantRead more