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What you need to know about the changes to stamp duty
Widespread approval from homeowners and buy to let landlords greeted the introduction of a stamp duty “holiday” when it was announced in the mini-budget or summer statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on the 8th of July. So, …
The best landlords insurance
You don’t necessarily have to be a perfectionist to want the best of something. When it comes to the best landlord’s insurance, you may just want the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have done all you can …
Escape from London, affordable homes, increased demand for overseas property and other property news
With house-hunters out and about, first-time buyers active, and government doing its best to stimulate the housing market, things are beginning to look brighter once again for anyone with an interest in property. Let’s take a brief look at some …
Money saving tips for landlords
For anyone striving to run their own business, managing the cashflow and sticking to a carefully formulated budget are likely to be high-priority objectives. Almost everyone these days may need to tighten their belts a little and landlords are no …
Why compare unoccupied property insurance?
Many people may think that unoccupied property insurance is of interest to landlords alone, but it is not just buy to let properties that may need this form of protection. Owner-occupied property may also be at risk if left standing …
Accommodation check-outs – new guidance issued for landlords
Checking out of a rented property can still present problems for those needing to maintain social distancing. The Deposit Protection Service (DPS), therefore, has issued new guidance to landlords and tenants in England and Wales about the final handover. Outlining …
Is let property insurance essential?
Landlord insurance – also known as let property insurance or buy to let insurance -– is generally not a legal requirement (unless you have a mortgage on the property, but we will get to that later). But if you do …
Why might I need an unoccupied property insurance quote?
Homes may be left unoccupied for any number of reasons and voids are not the only explanations for a normally let property to lie empty. Whatever the reasons, if no one is living in the home for longer than a …
Why use landlord insurance brokers?
Using an insurance broker to find your buy to let insurance cover may be one way of ensuring that you find the most cost-effective and appropriate protection for your property. Specialist landlord insurance brokers may be able to match your …
The best city in which to invest in property, Stamp Duty holiday, rents in London, and student landlords
The property market is reopening after having lain dormant for nearly three months. Little wonder, then, that news is again picking up on various topics of interest to property owners. Here are some of the latest snippets. Leicester is the …
