February 29, 2008 on 5:31 pm | In News | No Comments
Rogue landlords who break overcrowding rules by packing their rental properties with migrant workers should be punished, the National Landlords’ Association has said. InsideHousing.co.uk – 29 February 2008 The association said it backed local authorities that took legal action against the ‘minority’ of landlords that flouted fire safety laws. Fire brigades have expressed concern that [...]
February 24, 2008 on 2:36 pm | In News | No Comments
The Revenue is after property investors who don’t declare income. We show how to save thousands legitimately. THE taxman declared war on amateur landlords last week, sending out hundreds of letters to investors who it thinks are not declaring enough tax on their buy-to-lets. This is just the beginning of what is expected to be [...]
February 22, 2008 on 11:23 am | In News, Newsletters | 1 Comment
This month’s edition of the LandlordZONE Newsletter is devoted to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) which are being phased in this year. Read the Full Newsletter Read back issues of the Newsletter It’s important that landlords are aware of this development as all residential and commercial buildings are affected from 1st of October at the latest, [...]
February 21, 2008 on 10:39 am | In News | No Comments
From Leeds to Leicester and Nottingham to Ipswich they have sprung up. Block upon block of new apartments in the centre of town. The acres of timber flooring could surface a medium-sized county. Countless Smeg fridges, Brabantia rubbish bins and Gaggia espresso machines have been harnessed to give the show flats just the right tone. [...]
February 21, 2008 on 10:35 am | In News | No Comments
Britain’s housing market is a “house of cards” that is set to implode after years of reckless mortgage lending, chronic oversupply of new flats and widespread fraud, a leading analyst said yesterday. Robin Pagnamenta, The Times – 21st February 2008 “We believe it is payback time for years of speculation and sharp practice,” Alastair Stewart, [...]
February 19, 2008 on 10:57 am | In News | 1 Comment
Advice from brokers will be vital to help landlords maximise their returns in the Buy-to-Let market, according to research from Alliance & Leicester Mortgages. Housefund.co.uk – 19th February 2008 According to brokers, landlords will continue to turn to them first and foremost for qualified advice (59%), then for exclusive Buy-to-Let deals (20%) and great rates [...]
February 19, 2008 on 10:54 am | In News | 1 Comment
One in ten (10%) renters aged between 25 and 34 count their landlord as a friend, while nearly one in five (18%) say they would happily send a gift or card to their landlord to express their gratitude if they had gone out of their way to help them. Housefund.co.uk – 2nd February 2008 Research [...]
February 19, 2008 on 10:51 am | In News | No Comments
Enhanced professional qualifications all the way up to Foundation Degree level has been put in place to help drive the rental market forward, delegates to the annual ARLA conference has heard. Housefund.co.uk – 7th February 2008 The ARLA delegates heard new Group Chief Executive Peter Bolton King condemn recent government initiatives and explain how it [...]
February 19, 2008 on 10:43 am | In News | No Comments
A developer has “pulled the plug” on plans to create apartments in one of Bradford’s least-loved buildings amid fears over the stability of the city centre property market. JM Construction had wanted to buy High Point, once the headquarters of the Yorkshire Building Society, to convert into flats in a multi-million pound facelift for the [...]
February 19, 2008 on 10:38 am | In News | No Comments
Most people in the UK have probably thought at some time or another that life would be better if they were a full-time property developer. It’s an easy dream to feed. Rather than sit at work all day in a job you don’t like, slaving to fill someone else’s wallet, you can spend your time [...]
