As a private landlord, your property must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The EPC measures energy efficiency. Ratings run from A (the highest) to G (the lowest). A numerical value is also attached to the grade. This will be between 0-100. The higher the number the more efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.
Repairs and maintenance can be a big expense for any landlord. Reducing those expenses can play a big part in keeping your head above water. Of course, not everyone is comfortable with a hammer and saw in hand. But there are plenty of tasks landlords with some degree of hand-eye coordination can confidently take on. And every repair or maintenance task you can do yourself is money saved.
Finding a buy to let property in London isn't easy. Property is expensive but with prices increasing private landlords with an eye on capital gains could find plenty of opportunities. But most buy to let landlords will have an eye on rental yields. And there are still some areas of the capital which can provide a good return on investment.
The Prime Minister Theresa May has heralded a new era in the housing market by announcing an end to the borrowing rules that have prevented local councils funding the development of new council properties.
No private landlord wants to evict a tenant. If you have to evict anyone it means there have been some serious issues. Which no landlord wants. Especially as the whole eviction process can be stressful and expensive.
Many dentists consider property investment and if increasing your financial stability, improving your pension options or just doing something more in your spare time sounds interesting, then property investing is the one for you. We've teamed up with 360 Dental Care to give you and other dentists advice about what is a must-know when it comes to property investments.
At the recent Conservative Party Conference, the Prime Minister, Theresa May announced the government would 'fix' the housing market by increasing stamp duty paid by foreign buyers when they buy property in the UK
Buying property isn't cheap and as a private landlord, you need to make the best possible return on your investment. One essential component of this is to choose the right letting agent. You need an agent to market your property effectively and provide all the extra services you need to help ensure your landlord business succeeds.
Welcome to the next instalment in our series of interviews profiling notable property people.
In a busy market, the demand for student properties continues to grow. Even though the level of accommodation provided by universities is increasing there’s still a huge need for properties from private student landlords. According to estimates, the private sector supplies almost 90% of all student accommodation.
If you’re a private landlord you are probably wondering how best to maximise the returns on your rental property or properties. The UK’s student towns and cities have long provided an opportunity for landlords and investors, both in terms of those who want to operate as student landlords and for those who want to provide rental accommodation for those students who stay on after their studies are completed.
The self-assessment registration deadline for landlords is next week. Are you ready?
