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Two new pieces of research claim online-only agencies might not always offer vendors the best deal. Student property sales expert Stephen Haigh takes a look and makes the case for traditional estate agency, especially for specialist property sales.
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- 15th November 2018
New figures show buy-to-let mortgage lending slumped in September 2018, compared to the same time last year.
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- 15th November 2018
The Autumn 2018 Budget had a few nuggets for landlords. Anyone expecting Philip Hammond to raise the private rented sector and buy-to-let investors up to the sunny uplands will be disappointed. Here's our overview of the Chancellor's announcements for the industry.
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by Patrick Garratt - 30th October 2018
A new petition offers a practical and radical approach to lobbying Parliament about new legislation for the private rented sector. The founder of Property118 wants landlords to take action and has a plan to help.
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by Patrick Garratt - 21st August 2018
Government responds to petition calling for the reintroduction of mortgage interest relief and the 3% stamp duty surcharge to be dropped.
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by Patrick Garratt - 19th July 2018
A huge shake up of Nottingham's private rental sector is only weeks away. Landlords need to start applying for licences for their properties in selected areas of the city. Where are the areas and what information do you need? Our Nottingham Branch Manager Becki has some answers.
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- 6th July 2018
How many rental properties are licensed will change on 1st October. The government has published a guide in preparation for this date, It offers advice what will change and how these changes will be policed by the local authorities.
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by Patrick Garratt - 22nd June 2018
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. Here's a brief overview for landlords.
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- 9th May 2018
The tenant fees bill, which will ban letting agents and landlords from charging tenants unnecessary fees, is one step closer to law. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, looks at what this means for landlords.
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by Patrick Garratt - 3rd May 2018
The Home Office has updated its advice for landlords on the Right to Rent law, in response to the 'Windrush' scandal.
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by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2018