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Brighton is the place that offers not just the best of both worlds… but the best of ALL worlds for residents and property investors alike! Brighton has the sea and is fringed by rolling countryside. It also has one of the busiest business start-up scenes in the country.
Nottingham is a centre for high-tech industry and a bellwether for the UK economy, yet is also one of the cheapest cities in the UK. In terms of rental yield, Nottingham is among the highest scoring in the country. Unquestionably, Nottingham is one of the best cities in the UK, to invest in property.
A Section 6 Notice, governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1987, is a critical legal instrument. Also referred to as an acceptance notice or more fully a tenant’s acceptance notice, it is the method by which leaseholders can formally accept a landlord’s offer to sell them freehold rights.
There are many different interpretations of the SMART thinking framework. It is thought that the origins of SMART goal setting date back to the 1980s when it was outlined in Management Review magazine by George T. Doran and in Peter Drucker’s Management by Objectives (MBO) concept.
In the context of property law, understanding one’s rights and obligations is paramount. This is particularly true for landlords and tenants navigating the intricacies of leasehold properties. One such critical aspect is the Section 5 Notice, a provision under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
Most landlords will require a deposit when letting a property. If they do this deposit needs to be protected by an approved tenancy deposit protection scheme. Here’s how deposit protection schemes work, and how they can safeguard a rental deposit and help to avoid disputes.
Introduced by the Uk government on June 26, 2023, the new Mortgage Charter, which has been agreed upon by lenders representing over 85% of the mortgage market, outlines a set of standards that lenders are expected to adopt when assisting their regulated residential mortgage borrowers.
Are you looking for a sideline, or are you looking for a full-time income from property? How much money, ideally, do you need to generate from a property?Is your property investment going to be part of your pension? If so, when do you plan on retiring?
The Section 13 Notice is a legal document that landlords can use to increase the rent of their properties. This notice is part of specific housing legislation (Housing Act 1988) and is designed to protect tenants from sudden and unreasonable rent increases.
Manchester has a strong rental market but Manchester property prices are still under the national average. That means that Manchester can offer some very attractive rental yields if you know where to look. Here’s our guide to finding the highest letting yields in Manchester.
Legislation is a critical tool in addressing societal issues, and homelessness is no exception. The United Kingdom made significant strides in this area with the enactment of the Homelessness Act 2002. This Act outlines the responsibilities and duties of local housing authorities in preventing homelessness.
The Homelessness Reduction Act is a law which aims to reduce homelessness by providing help to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Here we will explain what the Act means and look at its success and failures since it was made law.
Witch marks or witches’ marks are a type of apotropaic mark. A witch mark is a mark on a building which is intended to ward off the attentions of a witch or to discourage witches from entering the building.Witch marks are also sometimes called ritual protection markings.
In the complex landscape of UK property law, the Section 40 Notice stands as a critical tool for landlords and tenants navigating business premises leases. This legal instrument, rooted in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, serves as a formal request for information.
The Landlord and Tenant Covenants Act 1995 is a critical piece of legislation that governs the relationship between landlords and tenants in the United Kingdom. This Act, enacted to rectify perceived injustices in the landlord and tenant law, has influenced the obligations of both parties.
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, specifically Section 3 Notice, is a critical component of UK property law that every landlord and tenant should understand. This notice, which is required when property ownership changes, ensures transparency and fairness in the landlord-tenant relationship.
Navigating the complexities of landlord-tenant laws can be a daunting task for both parties involved. One such critical aspect is the Section 48 Notice, a legal requirement under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. This notice plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights of tenants.
The setting up of a national landlord register is a subject which is in the property news at the moment. In this article, we will look at what we know so far about the creation of a national landlord register. One thing seems for certain though, a register for landlords in England is coming.
The Decent Homes Standard is a legal standard which regulates housing provided by the social housing sector. However, it is currently being proposed that this standard will be applied to the private rented sector or PRS at some point in the near future.
Stamp duty in the UK is definitely something that every buyer and buy-to-let investor needs to consider carefully. The rules and amounts around it are subject to change, it doesn’t apply to everyone, it can add thousands to a property purchase and legislation is different in Scotland and Wales.
Asbestos cement, a once-popular building material, lurks in many homes across the UK, a silent reminder of a time when its durability and resistance were prized above all else. Yet today, we know that the asbestos in this cement can pose serious health risks if disturbed.
Scotland used to have the same Stamp Duty system as the rest of the UK but it brought in its own system as of April 2015. Although the basic concept of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax is the same as Stamp Duty – it is a tax on buying property – both the way it works and the rates of tax are different.
Investing in property has made very good sense in recent years. It has been relatively easy and the value of your property investment has increased year after year after year. Just recently, property investment hasn’t looked like such an easy option. However, the numbers still add up.
Harlow is within the London commuter belt but has great value property for a fraction of London prices. Harlow is also an up-and-coming town, with its sights firmly set on becoming a small city in the future. In this article, we look at the property market in this promising southeastern town.
Guildford is not a cheap property investment location. But good reasons to look at property investment in Guildford are that it is an employment hotspot with lots of well-paid jobs which benefits the housing market. It’s also a popular London commuter location.
Once overlooked as not very interesting property markets seaside towns like Eastbourne have come into their own post-pandemic – as people look for more space and a good quality of life. Eastbourne has a truly scenic location on the south coast and still has very good value property prices.
Discover the top 10 most affordable areas to buy a house or flat in Manchester, UK. Our comprehensive guide, based on data from property.xyz, Rightmove and Zoopla, breaks down average prices, location details, and local amenities to help both new and seasoned investors make informed decisions.
St Helens is often overlooked as a property investment location. But St Helens has a strategic location at the heart of north-west England and offers some really good value investment property. Here we look at the housing market in this town in Merseyside.
Cymru or Wales used to have the same Stamp Duty system as the rest of the UK but it brought in its own system as from April 2018. Find out every thing you need to know about the Welsh Land Transaction Tax and calculate your costs with our free tool.
Birmingham is a good value area of the UK for property buyers with property prices overall are well under the UK national average. There’s a huge variation in across the city. The average property price is £240,000 but in the cheaper areas of the city, it can be as low as £165,000.
The hipped roof has long been a fixture in the United Kingdom’s architectural landscape, gracing the skyline with its elegant slopes and practical design. From humble cottages to grand manor houses, hipped roofs have proven worth as a versatile and durable roofing solution.
The recent hot property market has meant that most houses have sold easily, often within days of being put on the market. Now that the market is cooler, however, it is likely to become more difficult to sell your house. So, for this kind of market, here is what you need to know.
Every property on the rental market must meet certain standards that ensure that it is safe and fit to live in. Health and safety in rented accommodation are assessed, normally by a local authority using the HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System).
The Medway towns are one of the cheapest parts of the south east in which to invest in property, yet are within just 40 minutes or so from central London. Here’s a property investor’s guide to the Medway towns in Kent in the South East of England.
Maidstone sits at the heart of Kent’s Garden of England countryside, so there’s no doubt that it is a green and pleasant part of the country. But how do the numbers stack up as a property investment location? Here’s what you need to know about buy-to-let in Maidstone, Kent.
Originally a quiet rural town Woking grew fast in Victorian times when the railway made it a favourite London commuter location. Woking continues to be a very popular London commuter location today and this helps to boost demand for property to buy and rent in the town.
If you’re interested in investing in real estate then you’ll probably be able to recognise the signs that you’re actually ready to go ahead and invest. Here are 14 signs that should tell you that you’re ready to to take the plunge and become a real estate investor or landlord.
If you want pretty Hemel Hempstead probably isn’t for you. A decade ago Hemel Hempstead was voted to be the ugliest town in Britain. But if you want great transport links, great local amenities and very attractive property prices then Hemel Hempstead is definitely a town you should look at.
Welwyn Garden City was originally established as a garden city in the 1920s. It was planned by Sir Ebenezer Howard. Ebenezer Howard was a town planner who wanted to create the perfect town – one which combined the benefits of both urban and rural life.
You’ll probably have a good idea about what a detached house or a semi-detached house is but do you know about link-detached? Here’s what a link detached house is and what you need to know about buying, owning and selling this type of house.
On the surface of it, it is a simple concept: that a house ‘sold with vacant possession’ is a house that is empty and ready for the next owner to move in, unhindered. The key thing, however, is that the new owner should be able to enjoy undisturbed enjoyment of the property.
In a tenement, each floor is occupied by two or sometimes more separate properties. They are self-contained with their own entrance and is occupied by one person or a single family. However a distinguishing factor of a tenement is that all the properties share common stairways and an entrance.
Being a relatively new town, Stevenage isn’t known for its history or beautiful architecture. But it is known for being one of the most convenient places in the country. Stevenage offers pretty much every amenity anybody could ever need, plus great transport links to the rest of the country.
Colchester is one of the UK’s newest cities. City status can help to raise the profile of a newly created city and could help to boost the economy and the property market too. With that in mind here’s what investors need to know about buy-to-let property investment in Colchester.
Crawley is one of those rare places in the south east – a town that is an attractive place to live but which has reasonable property prices. Add to that a buoyant jobs market and great access around the area (and around the world) and you can see why Crawley is an attractive place to invest in buy-to let.
Community land trusts are usually set up by people and organisations who live and work in (or have an interest in) a defined local area such as a village, town or suburb. They are membership organisations that are owned by their members and run democratically.
Although it was passed as a law over six years ago The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into force in December 2022. The Act makes major changes to the law on letting property in Wales. Prior to the Act tenancy law in Wales was similar to that in England but this is no longer the case.
Rent Smart Wales is a centralised landlord registration and licensing scheme for all of Wales. It is run is partnership by the 22 local authorities in Wales. Landlords and agents in Wales need to be registered with and licensed by, Rent Smart Wales. Registration and licensing are compulsory.
Glass buildings are sometimes considered where there is a requirement to link a listed building with a new or non-listed building. Glass links may be used to satisfy planning requirements which restrict what can be done to listed buildings. However that’s just one use-case.
One type of rent that is sometimes found in property is a peppercorn rent, which is a notional amount to secure a contract. Here is what peppercorn rent is, how much peppercorn rent actually is, and why more people are likely to be paying peppercorn rent in the future.