Double Whammy on EPC’s for 2018
From April 2018, the government will be bringing in new rules for new, renewing and statutory periodic tenancies, must be a minimum of E rating. Those rated F and G will not be allowed to be rented out.
NEW HMO RULES BY APRIL 2018
NEW HMO RULES BY APRIL 2018!
Tougher laws are expected to be coming in this April 2018 around HMO’s. Currently you only require a licence if you have 5 or more unrelated occupants over 3 stories or more.
A Government consultation exercise has been ongoing on proposals for England to remove the 3-story rule and include single and two storey buildings. It is also proposing a room must be a minimum of 6.52 square metres for one person, and 10.23 square metres for two people. The measurement of these rooms cannot include areas where the ceiling is below 1.5 metres in height.
What is your BTL Exit Strategy
WHAT IS YOUR EXIT STRATEGY?
Many investors, have some sort of exit strategy in their head. Many landlords who own multiple properties started their journey with the exit in mind.
Diary of a letting agent…Pre Budget release!
As I write this journal, I am very much aware the budget is this week and by the time you read this, the budget has happened! So, I thought I would write about some changes that will affect many landlords in their tax return as we also approach the end of our tax year on the 5th April 2015.
Diary of a lettings agent blog entry March 15….
A lovely couple came in to see me this week. They had inherited £250,000 and were toying with the idea of becoming first time landlords.
Diary of a Letting Agent…
One of the things I love about being a letting agent, (and I know I have said this before) is there are no two days the same. Something is always happening in our industry and fortunately because I train my staff I have to ensure I am always up to date with what is going on as well as knowing what is coming up that could affect my landlords….
Good Start to the New Year!
Move On are delighted to share the great start to 2015. In the first 3 days of being back to normal working hours we let 5 properties to great quality tenants;
With this high demand we are keen to help as many landlords as possible with finding suitable tenants to gain the best return of their investment.
If you would like advice on any of aspect of renting out your property please contact Gina our in house Lettings Manager gina@moveonrentals.com 01202711165
Another Happy Landlord!!
Please see below, feedback from a Landlord who decided to let his property out, and have a full managed service while he lived in Egypt….
From: Richard Hawker
Sent: 09 January 2015 00:34
To: Admin
Subject: FW: Feedback
Hello Gina,
Glad to report that I know I could not have had better support from the entire Move on Team, over the last 5 years or so, when I took the plunge and had extended holidays in Egypt!
Identity Fraud Warning for Tenants and Landlords
You are more likely to suffer from Identity Fraud if you are a tenant or landlord of a rented accommodation.
Tenants and Landlords are being warned to make sure they forward their mail when moving property.
The UK’s fraud prevention service CIFAS reported an increase of 32 per cent in the number of identity thefts committed during the recession. One of the most common types of fraud is criminals taking over the running of a victim’s bank account.
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