HMRC urged to improve awareness of processes among landlords
The HMRC should improve awareness among landlords about how and when they need to register with HMRC, rather than opt for an alternative plan to change when they register to pay income tax, according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). Currently, a landlord is required to give notice to HMRC of their liability for […]
Almost 230,000 New Private Rented Homes are Needed Every Year
The UK needs almost 230,000 new private rented homes a year to meet government housing targets, according to a new report. The report, by economics consultancy Capital Economics and commissioned by the National Residential Landlords Association, says government targets amount to a need for 340,000 new homes a year by the middle of the decade. […]
Seven steps to getting your garden ready for spring
The winter weather may not yet be quite behind us but now is the time to get your hands dirty and to start thinking about your spring garden. Bulbs are already beginning to erupt, and we are just starting to see the first signs of blossom on the trees, but there is work to be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On the carpet – top tips to choosing a new rug this autumn
The weather has well and truly changed, the leaves on the trees are already turning red, yellow and gold. So, it’s certainly time to get your home ready for the autumn and winter. There are many ways in which you can make your house or flat feel cosy and welcoming this season and among them […]
Landlords can attend live event
The National Landlord Investment Show is to return to being a live event this autumn. The shows connect thousands of property professionals throughout the UK and are a focal point for anyone with an interest in buy-to-let or the private rented sector. The return to live events begins at Old Trafford, Manchester, on October 12, […]
Spice up your home this autumn with earthy neutrals
Bring chic, earthy neutrals into your rental home this autumn. Inspired by runway looks of the 2021 season, warm, spicy tones take centre stage in the home too and are layered over timeless neutrals to offer comfort and a sense of natural ease. Rebecca Snowden, interior style advisor at Furniture and Choice suggests this can be achieved […]