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Benefits of Using a Letting Agent
Whether you own 1 property, or 21; attempting to self-manage will inevitably present you with a catalogue of worries, such as rental arrears, finding the right tenants, sudden unexpected bills – and potential fines. And… Read More
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Impact on Landlords as Furlough Scheme Ends
With the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme having now been terminated, the impact on landlords will be significant. As the furlough scheme ends, research has strongly suggested that the epic withdrawal of financial support will undoubtably… Read More
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The EPC Struggles are Real! Energy Efficiency Standards & Landlord concerns…
With post-COVID regulations continuing to threaten the PRS landscape; one of the latest causes for concern are the changes being made to Energy Efficiency Standards. All residential buy to let properties currently require an Energy… Read More
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Landlords Seek to Expand Property Portfolios as Tenant Demand Grows
With the average buy-to-let property having gained nearly £15,000 in value during the past year, the future of the PRS is looking bright. A recent report by Shawbrook Bank, which provided significant insight into the… Read More
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Simon Shinerock: My ARO Journey
My ARO Journey: Where it all Started… I founded Choices Estate Agents 32 years ago. We quickly became (and remain) a truly successful business (for which I’m eternally grateful). Looking back though; it wasn’t always… Read More
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What Would You do with a Year’s Rent Upfront?
Are you feeling under attack as a landlord in the current climate? You are not alone. Times are harder in the industry now than they have ever been, with financial uncertainty at an all-time high.… Read More
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Inheritance Tax: 5 Ways you can Avoid it…
Two subject matters that might well make your list of ‘stuff you don’t really want to think about’ are ‘your own mortality’, – and ‘the prospect of HMRC robbing a huge chunk of everything you… Read More
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Worried About Tenants in Arrears? Protecting Yourself is Easier than you Might Think…
What’s the number 1 way to protect yourself against tenant arrears? Recent research undertaken on behalf of the UK government has indicated that landlords who choose to manage their property themselves are 272.5% more likely… Read More
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Landlord Legislation 2021: The Key Changes You Need to Know About
Remaining on the right side of the law as a landlord in 2021 has never been more time consuming or complex. The abundance of legislative changes the pandemic has seen the Private Rental Sector fall… Read More
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Buy to let mortgages for first time buyers: Everything you need to know…
If you have found yourself in the position where you are considering investing in a buy-to-let property; the choices can often be overwhelming – and you’ll most likely have a lot of questions. Getting a… Read More
