by James Cameron | Mar 28, 2021 | Blog Posts
Rental prices have fallen sharply since the onset of the pandemic and unfortunately it does not look like this will change in the immediate future. The number of enquires that we have received for tenants moving in March and April has been lower than last year and the...
by James Cameron | Mar 28, 2021 | Blog Posts
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to life as we knew it and it has certainly brought about a change to how we market properties, and conduct viewings. Gone is the day when it is as simple as advertising on Rightmove and Zoopla, as many prospective...
by James Cameron | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog Posts
As expected, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed in his Spring Budget today that there will be an extension to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday. Promising to, “do whatever it takes” to get the economy moving again and support the nation, the Chancellor has...
by James Cameron | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog Posts
On 1st June 2020 major changes to the electrical safety standards came into force for the private rented sector in England to apply from 1st July 2020 for all new residential tenancies and from 1st April 2021 for all existing tenancies. The regulations require...
by James Cameron | Jan 22, 2021 | Blog Posts
The agreement on a Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU brings a long period of uncertainty to a very welcome end! How will this impact the property market and what does it mean for your property? The UK will continue to have a close relationship with the European...
by James Cameron | Jan 22, 2021 | Blog Posts
With the UK once again in national lockdown, there are a few things to keep in mind if you are renting, selling or buying property. First and foremost, the property market is open! In fact, with the stamp duty holiday ending on the 31st March and the foreign buyers...
by James Cameron | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog Posts
For many years the UK government has talked about increasing the tax for foreign home buyers but it will soon become a reality. From the 1st April 2021 all overseas buyers will need to pay an additional 2% in tax, in addition to paying the stamp duty on a property. It...
by James Cameron | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog Posts
One of the most exciting aspects of the year 2020 for property is the stamp duty holiday. If you are a seller or a buyer, now is the time to act to take advantage of this government incentive. In short, the UK government has waived the stamp duty tax for buyers...
by James Cameron | Jun 23, 2020 | Blog Posts
We have compiled a list of the official communication for the universities we cover in London and Manchester for student accommodation. University of London From September, we will provide a blended learning experience that incorporates online learning with access to...
by James Cameron | May 4, 2020 | Blog Posts
During these difficult times we know we have to adopt that’s why we are now offering 3D virtual tours as standard on all our new listings this Summer 2020, prospective applicants can do their own walk-through of your properties from anywhere, anytime, generating...
by James Cameron | Jun 14, 2019 | Blog Posts
It was announced in the press last month (to the surprise of the industry) that the government plan to abolish section 21 notices; they call them ‘no fault evictions. To you and I, this is the notice that we send to a tenant to vacate the property. The government...
by James Cameron | Jun 14, 2019 | Blog Posts
Continuing from last month’s blog post, there is an alternative to tenants paying a 5 week deposit; The Zero Deposit’s scheme. We have been trialling this scheme for the past few months and are happy with the uptake. Moreover, we have seen that it is an effective...
