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ECNs to help landlords go green

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The British Property Federation has called for the Government to make better use of the Enhanced Capital Allowances scheme.

Eddie Shah takes on ‘cowboy builders’

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Landlords have found a friend in the unlikely form of publisher Eddy Shah who has vowed to take on ‘cowboy builders’ in his blog.

Portfolio opportunities for landlords

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

With demand for rental in the private sector increasing, there is ample opportunity for landlords to expand their portfolios.

EPC needed for rented properties

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

All rental properties with a new tenancy will be required to have an Energy Performance Certificate under new government regulations to be introduced in October 2008.

Ordinary insurance false economy on rentals

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:30:00 +0100

Traditional standard household policies do not always provide adequate cover for buy-to-let and landlords.

First anniversary of the tenancy deposit scheme

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

One year into the scheme, alarmingly, up to 40% of landlords are unaware of the tenancy deposit scheme.

HM Revenue and Customs target landlords

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Buy-to-let landlord are being targeted by HM Revenue and Customs for payment of tax on rental income.

Call for VAT cut on repair costs

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:00:00 +0000

There is gathering support from property associations for a VAT cut on the cost of home renovations and repairs.

Rental income will rise in 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:17:00 +0000

Rents in the private sector look set to increase during 2008 according to the Association of Residential Letting agents.

Budget 2008 outcome for property owners

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:00:00 +0000

The Budget 2008 did not uncover any exciting plans, good or bad, in the coming year for the UK’s property owners.

1.7% average house price index rise

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:45:00 +0000

The house price index released by the Department for Communities and Local Government shows a 1.7% rise.

Lenders shy away from new build buy-to-let

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0000

As Inside Track's buy to let business model fails, second hand buy-to-let is shown to be the safer investment.

Council clamps down on rogue landlords

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:00:00 +0000

Councils recent prosecution of landlord shows commitment to improving standards for private rentals.

Landlords warned not to overcrowd rentals

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:00:00 +0000

Fire safety issues prompt the NLA and councils to route out bad landlords and publish fire safety guide.

Landlords fight paperwork mountain

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:16:00 +0000

Landlords are finding that increased regulation is causing a landslide of paperwork.