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Latest changes posted by the Government for landlords, tenants and agents during Covid 19
Jun 30, 2021

In the main this latest update explains that, in England, from June 2021, some of the protections for tenants from eviction are being relaxed and it’s important to keep track of all these changes. Find out what the main changes are and when they are changing.

Possible Capital Gains Tax changes for landlords?
Jun 23, 2021

Interest has been rising with regards to Capital Gains Tax in the last few years for landlords. There have been persistent rumours about a possible increase in the rate of Capital Gains Tax but nothing as yet coming to fruition. This blog covers a second report that has been produced by the Office of Tax Simplification which has made some recommendations on possible changes to the tax system and how some of the recommendations could affect landlords. Read more here.

Kate Faulkner's comprehensive price report - June 2021
Jun 11, 2021

This report is to help give everyone – industry and consumers – a quick five minute guide to what’s happening in the property market, according to the property indices, along with property expert Kate Faulkner’s comments. Find out how your town or city is performing year on year versus long term growth; what’s the risk to property prices in your area if they fall and how long will it take for prices to recover?

Why property price rises doesn’t mean first time buyers can’t get on the ladder
Jun 11, 2021

The current reports of house prices rising rapidly is translating into media stories suggesting that affordability is worsening and it’s impossible for first time buyers to get on the ladder. This kind of rhetoric isn’t helpful, it scares people and for some will mean they will just give up and carry on living at home or renting, not bothering to save for a deposit or looking into government schemes that can help them on the ladder, such as Help to Buy, Shared Ownership and the newly launched First Homes. Read more here.

Do you live in a Japanese Knotweed hotspot?
Jun 4, 2021

Japanese Knotweed is one of many invasive plants that could affect the purchase or sale of a property, but also if you don't know to look out for it, could cause homeowners a lot of damage as it is an extremely powerful plant. Read more about Japanese Knotweed here.