Property Investors Blog

Stamp Duty Holiday Announced

The Chancellor recently announced an immediate stamp duty holiday, raising the threshold to £500,000 from 8th July 2020.

by Patrick Garratt - 31st July 2020

Our offices are closed on Monday 20th July for the funeral of Aaron Kurtis

Our offices are closed on Monday 20th July for the funeral of Aaron Kurtis

by Patrick Garratt - 17th July 2020

Win for NRLA in Gas Certificate Appeal

Last week, the Court of Appeal sided with private landlords in the Trecarrell v Rouncefield case – a case which potentially threatened the way landlords could repossess properties.

by Nathan Colom - 22nd June 2020

Moving house during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Government have issued guidance on moving house during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This blog explains how Purple Frog will be working with our tenants to make sure house moves can continue as safely and smoothly as possible.

by Patrick Garratt - 16th June 2020

Living in shared accommodation (HMOs) during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Government guidance on living in shared accommodation during the Covid-19 pandemic.

by Patrick Garratt - 16th June 2020

In-person viewings

Purple Frog will start conducting in-person viewings again from 1st June following government guidance on social distancing.

by Patrick Garratt - 28th May 2020

We’ve always been open

Although we've not physically been in our offices since before lock down officially started, we've always been open and fully operational throughout.

You'll be able to visit our branches from Friday 15th May.

by Patrick Garratt - 15th May 2020

Agents to restart letting and selling activity?

The government announced on Tuesday 12th May an intention for property agents to resume letting and selling activity in an effort to restart the property market.

Purple Frog will be sharing our plans shortly about how we intend to re-open safely.

by Patrick Garratt - 13th May 2020

Amendment to Right to Rent Checks – Covid-19

The Home Office has announced that Right to Rent checks can be completed without meeting tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic.

by Patrick Garratt - 31st March 2020

Birmingham City Council – Article 4

Across the whole of Birmingham, permitted development rights to change a property from a family home to an HMO are withdrawn as of 8th June 2020.

IMPORTANT: If you don't maintain the C4 usage of your property, you could wipe thousands of pounds off the value of your property.

by Patrick Garratt - 31st March 2020