Buying and selling property can be complicated, frustrating and take too long, and it may seem on the face of it, buying and selling investment properties should be easier. Normally there's no chain , and the parties are more than likely experienced in these types of sale, but, still there are some significant pitfalls to be avoided.
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The Government is proposing to update legislation about carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors which will include requirements for landlords to provide and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in any room used as living accommodation where a fixed combustion appliance is used. (gas boilers included, gas cookers not included).
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by Patrick Garratt - 17th January 2022 It is widely expected that Rishi Sunak will include an increase in capital gains tax (CGT), in his Spring Budget (3rd March 2021).
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2021 In a further attempt to stimulate the housing market, Rishi Sunak will announce a mortgage guarantee scheme to help first time buyers purchase a property with just a 5% deposit.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2021 Chancellor, Rishi Sunak is reportedly about to announce a three month extension to the Stamp Duty Holiday which could cost the Treasury£1.75bn in lost revenue.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th February 2021 From 4 May 2021, the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) will give someone in problem debt the right to legal protections from creditor action. Find out what this means for landlords.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st January 2021 The government publish a Model Tenancy Agreement which can be used in the private rented sector where an assured shorthold tenancy is being entered into.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st January 2021 The Covid-19 Pandemic has put pressure on most people's finances so we've put together some information about what financial support is available for students.
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by Nadine Bevis - 31st January 2021 We have received letters from Nottingham Trent Students' Union and The Students' Union at UWE asking for Purple Frog and our landlord clients to refund rents and waive future claims for rent for students tenants due to the latest government lockdown.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 19th January 2021 The Stamp Duty holiday is due to end on 31st March 2021. Have your say and respond to a .gov petition if you think the Chancellor should extend it.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 18th January 2021 