New rules for owners of second homes
Changes have been announced that are set to target homeowners who leave properties empty rather than letting them out. Currently, owners of second homes in England are able to avoid paying council tax and can access small business rates relief by simply declaring an intention to let the property out to holidaymakers. This has led […]
Important cladding announcement
The government has recently reset its approach to building safety with a plan to protect leaseholders and make wealthy developers and companies pay to fix the cladding crisis. Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove has announced that no leaseholder living in their own flat should have to pay a penny to fix unsafe […]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As another very unusual year draws to a close, we would like to wish all our landlords and tenants, their families and friends, and everyone we have worked with a very Happy Christmas! The pandemic has resulted in a great deal of change for those working in the lettings industry and the past 12 months […]
New Guide to Preventing Property Title Fraud
A new guide to help property owners avoid property title fraud, where ownership can be stolen, has been released. The Fraud Advisory Panel, HM Land Registry and the Law Society of England and Wales say property title fraud can have a devastating impact and, though rare, can lead to people losing their homes. The scam […]
Supply of rental homes not meeting rising demand
New landlords considering letting properties next year will find strong demand for properties as supply is predicted to continue to remain low in 2022. Experts are predicting a continued drought of homes for rent and sale over the coming 12 months, according to the latest survey from the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) UK […]
Top tips to letting your property in 2022
Landlords and would-be landlords who are thinking about letting out properties next year may already be considering the best ways of preparing to do so. Here are our top tips: Choose a reputable agent There are many benefits to using an agent to help you let and manage your property. Norfolk Property Management & Lettings […]
Autumn Outdoor Living Tips
The clocks have changed, the nights have drawn in and we are all starting to feel like huddling indoors next to the fire. But the autumn can also be a wonderful season for spending time outdoors. The crisp November air can be exhilarating and the changing colours of the leaves on our streets and in […]
The National Landlord Investment Show
The National Landlord Investment Show (LIS) is back and will be returning to Old Billingsgate, London Bridge, for its first live London event in nearly two years. The event, a landlord and property investment exhibition, will take place at the London location on Tuesday, March 15, Tuesday, July 5, and Tuesday, November 2, 2022. Other events are […]
Clarity Needed on Rental Housing Energy Efficiency Measures
A piecemeal approach to rental housing energy efficiency measures risks undermining efforts to improve the energy efficiency of the private rented sector, according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). The Heat and Buildings Strategy, which was published this week, announced grants of £5,000 will be made available to households to replace gas boilers with systems such […]
A quarter of a century of buy-to-let mortgages
It has been 25 years since buy-to-let mortgages were first launched and in that time the market has seen significant expansion. The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) has almost doubled in size, according to Paragon Bank, expanding from 2.4 million households in 1996 to 4.4 million in England today. It now accounts for some 19 […]