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EPCs – Changes for Scotland have arrived
Written bylettings: 01 December, 2012The majority of the new Regulations applicable to buildings in Scotland come into force on 1 October 2012, with further changes applicable from 9 January 2013. The key features of the original 2008 Regulations remain unchanged: EPCs will continue to be required on the sale, lease or construction for the…
Read moreEPC - More legislation for landlords
Written bylettings: 01 December, 2012For those who think “More legislation to make life difficult for landlords” let’s first look at why Government need us to have Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s). When fossil fuels are used they emit carbon dioxide (CO2), which is known as a “greenhouse gas” (GHG) because it helps produce something called…
Read moreGreen Deal: energy-saving for your home or business
Written bylettings: 01 December, 2012Part 1:How the Green Deal works You can make energy-saving improvements to your home or business without having to pay all the costs up front through the Green Deal. Energy-saving improvements include: insulation - eg loft or cavity wall insulation heating draught-proofing double glazing renewable energy technologies -…
Read moreLandlords Liability Insurance – do flat owners need it?
Written bylettings: 01 December, 2012It’s not a legal requirement for landlords to purchase landlords liability insurance for flats but I do so myself and strongly recommend it. Many landlords make the mistake in thinking that the freeholders insurance will cover their landlords liability. This is rarely the case. We have all seen the adverts…
Read moreAre buy-to-let mortgages better than a pension?
Written bylettings: 29 November, 2012More than 80% of British private landlords believe their property portfolios will offer a better income than a pension when they decide to retire.
Four in five property owners are convinced that selling off or letting out their portfolios will provide a better retirement income than a pension, according… Read moreAvoid feeling the chill in your rented property this winter - Top Tips for Tenants
Written bylettings: 27 November, 2012Tenants looking to avoid feeling the chill in a newly rented property this winter can find a warmer place to live with a few simple questions, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA). Ian Potter, Managing Director, ARLA said, "Utility bills are a key consideration for most tenants,…
Read moreLift Your House With Balloons: We Aren’t Making this Up
Written bylettings: 26 November, 2012Lift Your House with Balloons By Movoto Real Estate Back in 2009, Pixar Animation Studios released the immensely successful “Up.” The comedy-action film went on to be nominated for five Academy Awards, becoming only the second animated film to receive the honor, behind Disney’s “Beauty and the…
Read moreThe 7 Biggest Mistakes Landlords Make When Looking For Tenants
Written bylettings: 24 November, 2012Are you worried about getting new tenants for your rental property? Do you lie awake at night, wondering why you can’t find the right tenants and find facing hefty mortgage payments daunting?
Finding suitable tenants quickly and minimising the time your property lies vacant…
Read moreARLA's top tips for 'generation rent'
Written bylettings: 04 April, 2012As demand in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) continues to outstrip supply, the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) has today issued advice to anyone embarking on a first-time tenancy. Figures from letting agents suggest that the UK's need for rental properties continues to grow: Over half (55%)…
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