Did you know that a third of the properties in the UK are rentals? And a large proportion of those are managed by individuals, not agencies? If you’ve inherited a house, or you’ve moved out of a flat but still own it, it’s more profitable to manage that property rental yourself, right? Well, yes… and […]
What to do if your tenant…7 troubleshooting tips for North Devon landlords
on LettingBeing a landlord is both rewarding and fulfilling in many ways. Our troubleshooting tips will help guide you and your tenants to a successful relationship. Finding that gem of a tenant is the key to peace of mind as a landlord, but once they are in situ, things will run from strength to strength. Once […]
Is this the Beginning of the End for Buy to Let in Barnstaple?
on Letting, Property News…. and should Barnstaple landlords & Barnstaple homeowners be worried? In 2019, the private rented sector accounted for just over four and a half million households or 19.9% of UK households, no change from the year before. Interesting, when compared to the proportion of private rented households in the 1980’s and 1990’s, when the proportion […]
Government set to announce back to work guidance for North Devon estate agents this week
on Buying, Letting, Property News, Selling** PEOPLES POLL** – WHAT DO YOU THINK? ‘Government set to announce back to work guidance for estate agents this week.’ This follows the shock of yesterday’s 50-plus page document on return to work guidance which failed to address any estate agency related issues. EA Today Reports… Measures under consideration included masks, hand sanitiser and […]
North Devon 5 Minute Property Market Update – VIDEO
on Buying, Letting, Property News, SellingHow has the North Devon market started in 2020? Has the election result and pending Brexit had an impact? What are prices going to do this year? What North Devon landlords need to know to thrive this year…5 minute watch! For more information of to discuss your property needs for 2020 give Nic a call […]
North Devon Landlord Update: Mandatory five-year electrical safety check regulations to be enforced
on Letting, Property NewsThe Government has proposed detailed regulations for enforcing mandatory five-year electrical safety checks in the private rented sector from July this year. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 were laid in Parliament yesterday. They require approval from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords before they come into […]
North Devon Landlords will be required to upgrade their properties ahead of new rules requiring the installation of energy efficiency measures. Since April 2018, new rules have been in place across England and Wales, setting out minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES). These regulations made it unlawful for North Devon landlords to grant a new lease […]
More pressure on the private rental sector announced today…