Over the last five years, life has become a little trickier for Harborne landlords, with changes to their taxation status, mortgage interest relief and an additional 3% stamp duty for a buy-to-let property and has made lots of Harborne landlords ask themselves.
Property industry figures are calling for action to prevent a critical shortage of rental stock in the buy-to-let sector. They say that unless the government acts, there will be an exodus of landlords from the private rental market. Such a scenario would reduce the number of properties available to rent, driving up the cost of renting.
The end of a tenancy agreement can be stressful for landlords. You need to make sure the property isn’t vacant for long and there may be a need for repairs and maintenance. Then there’s the deposit release process and decisions about whether you need to make any deductions.
With the Bank of England raising interest rates and inflation high, what is happening in the Harborne property market? Are properties selling in Harborne? And if so, what is selling? What will happen to the value of your Harborne home? Read the article to find out what is happening to the Harborne property market.
One minute, the housing market is at an all-time high, the next, newspapers are warning it will plunge faster than a block of concrete in a swimming pool. Finance bods and property experts love to talk up a crisis, but what’s the reality for those wanting to sell?
Are you getting ready to put your property on the market? What should you be looking for in this sales pitch? Are there any red flags you should be on high alert to spot?
How often do you switch bank accounts? Or dentists? Or even hairdressers? I expect it's not that often. It is the same for estate agents. Either way, it's possible to change if you are feeling underwhelmed, disappointed or disheartened with the property sale experience. And it is actually easier than you might think.
The property purchasing process can be a rollercoaster, filled with ups and downs. Statistically, 30% of agreed property sales will fall through in the UK. No doubt you will have experienced this at some point or at least know someone else that has.
If you've ever considered moving house before and read blogs about where to start, there is almost always information about decluttering. Why?
As a company, we understand the importance of giving back to the community and making a positive impact on society. That's why we are thrilled to announce that we have recently donated £500 to Mind, a leading mental health charity in the United Kingdom.
An additional 2,226 spare bedrooms have been locked out of the Birmingham housing market since 2011 as Britain’s ageing population means the country’s stock of homes is being used unproductively.
Scammers are increasingly employing more sophisticated tactics to make a fast buck, often leaving landlords out of pocket or caught up in messy legal disputes. Read on to learn about the most common scams targeting landlords and how to protect your rental property.