Archive | Property Owner Advice

07 February 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Things to consider when purchasing a property

Whether you are buying a property as a home or buying to let the last thing you want to do is make a costly mistake.

In this article we outline a few of the things everyone should take into consideration before taking the plunge.

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05 November 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Do You Know How A Property Survey Works?

It is surprising how many of us put our trust completely into property valuations without taking the time to understand exactly what is being done…

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29 October 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Are We Running Out Of Property Lets?

I have read a lot of stories recently about the impact surges in tenancy demand are having on the property market, but are we going to run out of property let’s like property advisors are predicting? I am not so sure…

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15 October 2010 ~ 0 Comments

New Estate Agent Legislation – Could It Be A Good Thing?

Came across an article this morning about modifying the Estate Agent Act to make Estate Agents legally responsibly for selling their advertised properties at, or close, to the price they valued them at and I have to say I love the idea.

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05 October 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Could Interest Only Mortgages Be Coming To An End?

There is no denying that interest only mortgages can be an incredible asset for reducing your mortgage costs whilst you sort out your finances, but will they last? I am not so sure…

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01 October 2010 ~ 0 Comments

London Waiting Times Falls

It is definitely a good time to be a property investor in London. According to property consultants Cluttons the average time a property let remains empty is now only 5 days – down 15 days from August!

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24 September 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Property Developments Present Appetising Opportunities

Now whilst a lot of property investors steer away from new property developments because of the problems that developed with off-plan properties a few years back; I still feel that it is always good to keep an eye on this area of the property market.

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17 September 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Case of the Nightmare Tenant

I couldn’t help writing a post on this story after I spotted it on the internet: ‘Truth behind nightmare tenants.’

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10 September 2010 ~ 0 Comments

How Will New Rental Laws Affect You?

I am not sure how many of you will be affected by the governments decision to change rental laws from the 1st October, but I can’t see there being too much of a problem. In fact, giving more property investments an assured shorthold tenancy status will make it easier for us property investors to manage…

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03 September 2010 ~ 0 Comments

20% Of Tenants Consider Bunking On Rent

Only a quick post this week guys. I just wanted to make you aware of a news story I spotted earlier this week which revealed that 20% of tenants consider bunking on their rent, especially their final payment…

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