Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
A significant shift in how landlords file tax returns is looming on the horizon. Here’s what landlords need to know about the changes. If you’re a landlord with a taxable income of more than £10,000, now’s the time to start thinking about new tax reporting rules that are coming down the line.
Read the articleThanet tenants in 2023 face further rent hikes, as the number of available rental homes has dropped to an 18 year low. Many ‘accidental’ landlords have cashed in on the post lockdown Thanet property boom of the last two years and sold their properties to Thanet owner-occupiers - not fellow landlords. Read the article to find out what this means for everyone in Thanet here…
Read the articleHot off the press our latest article in relation to today's 2022 budget and how it will affect you if you are a buyer, seller, landlord, or investor.
Read the articleThe rental market is a tough place to be, especially in the current economic climate. With the cost of living crisis leaving many tenants feeling squeezed, now could be the right time for landlords to invest in rent protection insurance. But is it really worth it, or just another expense? In this two-minute read, we look at rent protection insurance in detail to help you decide whether you need it
Read the articleRecessions hit everyone right where it hurts: in the pocket. Everyone feels the pinch as prices rise and the cost of living spirals. Homeowners face the prospect of higher mortgage rates and rising bills. But what about landlords? Are they the Teflon of a credit crunch? According to finance experts at Investopedia, landlords not only survive recessions, but they thrive, as renting becomes more appealing than buying in the economic downturn. After all, owning rental properties guarantees them an income, or does it?
Read the articleYou’ll see plenty of ghosts and ghouls trick-or-treating tonight, but here are three frightening scenarios that haunt landlords all year round. Being a landlord can sometimes be unpredictable – but the experience is much less scary if you have a good letting agent on your side. Read on to find out why.
Read the articleDon’t let fraudsters swindle you out of your hard-earned money. Read on to discover what the ‘fake landlord’ scam is and how to protect yourself.
Read the articleThere’s a lot to think about when you are a landlord. You’ve got the ever-changing rules around rental property to consider. Then there’s ensuring your property is well maintained and your tenants are happy. Add to that the cost of living crisis, pressures on the economy and political instability, and you could be forgiven for thinking, ‘what’s the point?’. But before you sell up, let’s look at your alternatives.
Read the articleBroadstairs landlords are facing some challenges with rising interest rates, new legislation and Broadstairs tenants in arrears. Is this the end of the buy-to-let dream in Broadstairs? Far from it. Read this article to find out why.
Read the articleThis two-minute read looks at some simple steps landlords and tenants can take to reduce the risk of condensation causing mould, damp and disputes.
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