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Let to buy explained - The new buzzword

We all know that it has been difficult to buy a house over the last few years for any number of reasons caused by the economic downturn. Some of the biggest issues come for those who are looking to move up the ladder, with a purchase of properties for sale often hindered by the fact there are a lack of first-time buyers to take their original homes off their hands. ...

25th Apr 2013

Tips on how to market your home to rent

The number of people who get into the buy-to-let sector as investors, speculators and even accidental landlords has been increasing in the past few years thanks to the continued strength of the market and the fact that demand remains at a high point. What this means though, is that there are now far more people who feel confident about the health of the private rented ...

24th Apr 2013

UK landlord responsibilities: Buy to let insurance cover

The buy-to-let market used to be one that was largely populated by professional investors who knew their way around the sector and would be aware of all the ins and outs that can affect it and the way they do business. However, for newcomers, or accidental landlords who came to let their properties because it seemed like the only option for moving house, there may not be as ...

24th Apr 2013

How to prepare a house for sale: Tips for attracting buyers

When it comes to selling houses, no one wants to be putting theirs on the market and then waiting for a long time to see it sell. Unfortunately this has become more and more common in recent years as the number of people who are getting themselves a house decreases and the rental market is boosted. However, that's no reason to think that you can never sell your own ...

19th Apr 2013

Mortgages online for Buy to Let: All you need to know

The widespread use of the internet has made access to mortgages much more within reach of the average person who may in the past have been too nervous or worried to ask the questions they needed to know the answers to. However, with the rise of the buy to let mortgage, used in order that people can become landlords and capitalise on demand for rental homes, and the ease ...

18th Apr 2013

Eco-friendly homes cost counting: How to protect the environment and lower bills

Spring has finally descended on the UK, with temperatures turning up ever so slightly and the constant rains abating at last. For many UK property owners this will signal the time to look towards interior design blogs as they try new styles in the home for the new season. If you are thinking about making a change though, why not turn towards something that could be worth a ...

17th Apr 2013

New regulations for UK lettings agents announced in the Commons

In recent months, various groups in the private rented sector of the British property market have made calls for the lettings agents operating within it to be regulated. This came after it was revealed that many face losses through disputes over things like security deposits and damage. Under the new amendments to the government's Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, ...

17th Apr 2013

'Help to Buy' in 2013 - All you need to know about the government backed scheme

In the Budget announcement on March 20th this year, the government announced that it was to launch Help to Buy, a new scheme that would help to fulfill the aspirations of many to own a home or move to a brand new house. Like the NewBuy scheme that was introduced a year before, the new scheme would primarily help those who had a small deposit to gain a foothold on the ladder ...

15th Apr 2013

Old vs new: How should you buy when getting on the ladder?

In the past, it was very common for first-time buyers (FTBs) to make their first purchase of properties for sale from the supply of existing stock around the nation, with this going on to be a common theme for many throughout their lifetime as they move up the ladder. However, since the government announced its NewBuy scheme last March for FTBs and extended it to existing ...

10th Apr 2013

BTL owners can save on taxation stress with new advice

For anyone who gets themselves a buy-to-let mortgage to purchase homes with the intention of leasing them out to tenants, the main goal is to make sure that they bring in the biggest income possible. In recent times, though, many have found themselves fretting over the money they are bringing in, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) repeatedly issuing warnings that it is ...

9th Apr 2013

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