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An expert has advised buyers to negotiate in order to get a good price for a home.Date: 7 November 2008
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A call has been made for lenders to pass on rate cuts to buy-to-let landlords.Date: 6 November 2008
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A celebrity property expert has recommended home improvements for those hoping to sell.Date: 6 November 2008
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Those thinking of selling their home in these turbulent economic times face a myriad of decisions, not least over whether or not to sell at all.Date: 5 November 2008
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Landlords could face mortgage difficulties if tenants cannot pay rent, it has been observed.Date: 5 November 2008
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Those considering investing in property for buy-to-let purposes, or those thinking about expanding about portfolios, have been bombarded with somewhat conflicting messages of late.Date: 4 November 2008
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Sellers are having to drop asking price as values continue to fall, a study has found.Date: 4 November 2008
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Landlords have been advised to educate tenants about potential winter hazards.Date: 4 November 2008
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Those facing arrears should speak to their lender as soon as possible, it has been suggested.Date: 30 October 2008
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Landlords could face losing their own home if tenants do not keep up rent payments, it has been suggested.Date: 30 October 2008
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Waiting for house prices to fall is a gamble but one that could pay off, it has been suggested.Date: 30 October 2008
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Young people are going to find it increasingly difficult to afford a home in the countryside.Date: 28 October 2008
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The relationship between landlord and tenant can be somewhat tenuous at the best of times, but with the threat of recession putting increasing pressure on both, further strain is inevitable.Date: 28 October 2008
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First-time buyers are continuing to have difficulty finding a mortgage, it has been observed.Date: 28 October 2008
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Landlords have been advised by both the National Landlords Association (NLA) and the Association of Residential Letting Agents (Arla) to seek legal advice if their tenants do not pay the rent.Date: 28 October 2008
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Those thinking of selling property have been advised that they can save money by not using an estate agent.Date: 28 October 2008
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Those investing in buy-to-let property saw the greatest benefits of freely available finance, it has been suggested.Date: 28 October 2008
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Those considering selling their home do not realise they difficulties they may face in the property market, it has been suggested.Date: 28 October 2008
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Buy-to-let investors remain confident for their prospects, a study has found.Date: 28 October 2008
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The government has welcomed a review into the private rented sector, aimed at improving relations.Date: 28 October 2008
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The Land Registry has urged buy-to-let owners to keep contact details updated in order to avoid mortgage fraud.Date: 28 October 2008
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House prices are expected to continue to fall until the end of next year.Date: 28 October 2008
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Regulation is needed to protect those who sell and rent back their property, it has been claimed.Date: 15 October 2008
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A Merseyside letting agent has taken to erecting signs at the homes of people who refuse to pay their rent.Date: 14 October 2008
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Unrealistic expectations from tenants and landlords are at the heart of most deposit disputes, experts have stated.
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A private landlords' body has spoken out over the naming and shaming of tenants that fail to pay rent.Date: 14 October 2008
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Sale and rent back schemes do not provide tenants with same security as equity release products, according to a new report.Date: 7 October 2008
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Too many tenants are getting into disputes with their landlords because of not reading their tenancy agreements carefully enough or knowing their rights.Date: 6 October 2008
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Property buyers should consider investing in student premises, says a housing expert.Date: 6 October 2008
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A new government reform could affect householder's property rights, says a property expert.Date: 6 October 2008
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The buy-to-let market is not dead, according to a new study.Date: 6 October 2008
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Landlords must now provide their tenants with EPCs by law, or face a £200 fine.Date: 6 October 2008
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Date: 1 October 2008 -
Get the insider secrets to how you can pick up a repossessed property at a knock-down price.
Date: 30 September 2008 -
Want to pick up a property for 10 to 15% below market value? Repossessed property expert, Catherine Dawson, reveals her top tips to how you can beat the competition and bag a property repossession bargain.
Date: 30 September 2008 -
The growing number of Britons moving to France need to know about the tricky legal issues involved in inheritance tax abroad, according to a financial expert.Date: 30 September 2008
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Three million Britons are looking at buying property abroad in the next two years, new figures have shown.Date: 30 September 2008
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Landlords could face fines if they fail to adhere to a new piece of housing law which comes into effect next month.Date: 30 September 2008
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New powers will allow officials to call on tax-evading landlords at their homes, according to reports.Date: 30 September 2008
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New tenants need to be aware of their rights should they get into dispute with their landlords, according to a new report.Date: 30 September 2008
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The government's tenancy deposit protection project is failing to work, with only 27 per cent of landlords signed up, according to a new report.Date: 30 September 2008
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Property rentals in London grew significantly in the last month, according to a new report.Date: 22 September 2008
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The number of people choosing to leave the UK is on the increase, according to analysts.Date: 22 September 2008
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Landlords say the image of students as poor tenants is outdated, says new research.Date: 17 September 2008
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Date: 12 September 2008
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A new initiative in Scotland is attempting to pick out rogue property managers to ensure renters have the right tenancy agreement.Date: 12 September 2008
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New research reveals that 62 per cent of landlords are failing to protect their tenants' deposits.Date: 12 September 2008
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Tenants and landlords have been advised to make sure there is a convenient tenancy agreement or rental agreement in place before a partnership begins.Date: 12 September 2008
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The total value of private rented property in the UK now exceeds that of privately-owned commercial property, according to a new report from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).Date: 12 September 2008
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Over half of landlords are still unaware of the legal requirement to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from October 1st.Date: 12 September 2008
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Moving home can be extremely expensive once stamp duty, mortgage fees and now Home Information Packs are added to the equation. Paying estate agent and solicitors' fees can therefore be the tip of the iceberg in terms of affordability.Date: 12 September 2008
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Almost two thirds of buy-to-let landlords are failing to protect the deposits paid by their tenants, according to the Deposit Protection Service (DPS).Date: 12 September 2008
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Landlords who fail to carry out checks on prospective tenants are putting themselves at risk of rental arrears, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA).Date: 12 September 2008
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Home Information Packs (HIPs) will become a valuable tool for those buying a new home, according to the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP).Date: 12 September 2008
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Landlords in Oxfordshire who fail to meet legal property rental requirements risk being put out of business following the creation of a new approved homes register.Date: 12 September 2008
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People letting properties to residential tenants have been offered new fire safety guidance from the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS).Date: 12 September 2008
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People can still make money in the buy-to-let market, but they must choose their properties carefully and seek advice on letting successfully and abiding by the law, it has been claimed.Date: 12 September 2008
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Some estate agents are breaking the laws on Home Information Packs (HIPs) by marketing properties without them, it has been claimed.Date: 12 September 2008
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People letting student houses are being urged to obtain energy performance certificates (EPCs) for all their properties as soon as possible to avoid falling foul of new legislation.Date: 12 September 2008
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Homebuyers need to be educated about the benefits of home information packs (HIPs), according to the sales director at Your Move.Date: 12 September 2008
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Date: 18 August 2008
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Date: 18 August 2008
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Is your rental property a house in multiple occupation? Find out all you need to know about HMOs here.
Date: 31 July 2008 -
Avoid bad tenants by checking out your tenants at the outset. Referencing tenants is vital!
Date: 1 July 2008 -
Tessa Shepperson, a legal expert in residential landlord and tenancy law, outlines why, under tenancy law, landlords cannot disturb their tenants during the tenancy.
Date: 1 July 2008 -
You're a landlord who has let out your property to a group of friends and they have all signed the tenancy agreement. Find out who is responsible for the rent if one of the tenants moves out.
Date: 1 July 2008 -
Find out what a landlord can do when a tenant defaults on the payment of the rent, and how a landlord can be prepared for rent arrears and, ultimately, eviction.
Date: 1 July 2008 -
One of the biggest worries facing landlords is a tenant not paying the rent. Find out how you can get the payment of rent on time, every time!
Date: 1 July 2008 -
Here's our lowdown on what an EPC does, what it contains and when you need one.
Date: 1 July 2008 -
The biggest issue facing landlords is the administrative tasks of ensuring that rents are received and the bills are paid. Find out how you can save time, money and effort in running all aspects of your property business here.
Date: 1 July 2008 -
Research undertaken by the Residential Landlords Association has shown that where no tenant checks have been made, landlords are seven times as likely to end up taking court proceedings. Find out why tenant referencing should be your top priority.
Date: 1 July 2008 -
Find out why an energy performance certificate is vital for landlords if you want to let out property during the credit crunch.
Date: 1 July 2008 -
You're a landlord who is letting out your investment property. Who is your ideal tenant? Find out how to vet your prospective tenants here.
Date: 1 July 2008 -
Section 33? AT6? Section 19? Find out what Scottish law requires before you terminate a tenancy agreement in Scotland.
Date: 30 June 2008 -
Section 21? Section 8? Find out what notices you need to terminate a tenancy agreement.
Date: 30 June 2008 -
Find out the not-to-be-missed nine things that you must know about HIPs and EPCs.
Date: 28 June 2008 -
Find out how unmarried couples are not offered the same protection under law as those who are married. And find out what you can do to avoid the cohabitation risks.
Date: 27 June 2008 -
When making a will you need to think about the property that you own. And how you own it. This is because, under current law, not all property can be passed on under a will.
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Date: 12 June 2008
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Date: 12 June 2008
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Find out what an affidavit does, when you need to use one, and how to fill in an affidavit form here.
Date: 9 June 2008 -
Want to sell your own home? Lawpack can save you money when you advertise your property online.
Date: 6 June 2008 -
Having problems evicting tenants? Get FREE eviction advice from tenant eviction specialists.
Date: 6 June 2008 -
Thinking of living together and buying a property? Find out how you should legally own your home.
Date: 5 June 2008 -
Do you want to sell your property investment? Read our top tips on how to avoid capital gains tax.
Date: 4 June 2008 -
Property investors and landlords must know when they are liable to pay income tax. Find out here.
Date: 4 June 2008 -
Top tips on how landlords can reduce, or even wipe out, their property income tax liability.
Date: 4 June 2008 -
If an investment property is owned jointly, the rental income doesn't have to be split 50:50. Find out how you can save tax by splitting the rent in different shares.
Date: 4 June 2008 -
Top tips to how you can present your property in the best light when you’re selling your house.
Date: 3 June 2008 -
Want to sell your own house? Here's our guide to setting the right asking price for your property.
Date: 3 June 2008 -
Wanting to sell your own home? Here's how to produce your own property particulars that will make selling your own home a breeze!
Date: 3 June 2008 -
A For Sale sign can generate a third of all house sales. Find out more about For Sale signs here.
Date: 3 June 2008 -
How you set the price of your house for sale is crucial. So just how do you set the house sale price when you're selling your own home? Find out here.
Date: 3 June 2008 -
How you set the price of your house for sale is crucial. So where can you find free resources on the internet that take the legwork out of finding out what houses are selling for in your area? Find the best internet property price finders here.
Date: 3 June 2008 -
The Property Misdescriptions Act sets out legal guidelines for describing property for sale. If you're selling your own home, you should learn from this best practice when describing your house for sale.
Date: 3 June 2008 -
Top negotiation tips for that final stage in selling your own house.
Date: 3 June 2008 -
Selling your own home in Scotland? Or buying a house in Scotland? Get the lowdown on Scottish law, conveyancing and house buying and house selling in Scotland.
Date: 3 June 2008 -
Lawpack's Sell Your Own Home Kit is packed with hints and tips to help you sell your own home. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Date: 3 June 2008 -
Are your tenants being troublesome or in rent arrears? Find out how you can manage and evict bad tenants.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Protect your property at the start of a tenancy by drawing up a tenancy agreement correctly.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Find out how landlords can protect their property and pocket by completing a property inventory.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Landlords: find out all you need to know about the tenancy deposit schemes and how to use them.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Are you a tenant who is worried that your landlord is going bust and that you will face eviction? Find out your legal rights and if you can be evicted here...
Date: 2 June 2008 -
With the credit crunch hitting, it's never been a better time to pick up a bargain property investment. If you're a buy-to-let landlord, or you want to get into buy-to-let, find out how you can pick up a bargain at auction.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Capitalise on the negativity of the credit crunch and buy property investment at cheap prices.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Selling your own home. Is it easy? Find out how to sell your house and save estate agent's fees.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Selling your own home? Improve your chances of a quick house sale with our seven-day spruce up.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
The secret of selling your home is conducting your own viewings. And here's the secrets of property viewing success for a quick house sale.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
You're a landlord whose tenant has reached the end of their fixed term. Tessa Shepperson, expert in residential landlord and tenant law, outlines how you can renew a tenancy and when to create a new tenancy agreement.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Before you get the tenancy agreement signed, you, as a landlord, need to ensure that you comply with the regulations to renting out property. Find out the letting laws here.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Are you a landlord whose tenants are wrecking the property or not paying rent? Do you know what to do if things go wrong with the tenancy? Find out what you can do if the tenancy agreement turns sour.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Buy-to-let landlords: Find out why property investment still offers the opportunity to make you a large amount of money, even in a recesssion...if you understand how buy-to-let really works.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
With the credit crunch biting, more homeowners are taking in lodgers to help pay the mortgage. Find out what landlords need to think about before they rent a room.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Ajay Ahuja, a chartered accountant and successful buy-to-let property millionaire, outlines how you can purchase a buy-to-let property, even if you don't have an initial deposit.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Ajay Ahuja, a millionaire with a successful buy-to-let portfolio worth £13.6 million and author of Lawpack's 'Buy to Let Bible', tells you how to find the perfect buy-to-let property investment.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Tessa Shepperson, a solicitor specialising in landlord and tenancy work, discusses the most common methods of finding potential tenants.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Whether you want to rent a room or you're a landlord with a portfolio of buy-to-let properties, it's good to get your tenancy terms in writing. Find out why, and when, you need a tenancy agreement here.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
With property selling at bargain prices, there has never been a better opportunity for property investors to make a profitable investment.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Are you an existing buy-to-let landlord? Is money getting tight because of the credit crunch? Read our tips on how you can maintain positive cash flow in the long term.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
With the credit crunch in full swing, more and more landlords are falling into negative cash flow. Find out how landlords can avoid this trap by monitoring their buy-to-let mortgages.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Want to earn £4,250 each year tax-free? Find out about taking in a lodger and the Rent a Room scheme.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Before making a Lodger Agreement, find out the seven steps to selecting the right lodger for you.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Most economists believe that inflation is bad for the economy, but for buy-to-let landlords it's a great way of reducing their buy-to-let loans.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
The eviction process can be complicated, but this article outlines what action landlords can take to avoid bad tenants and how to make evicting tenants easier.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
When you're evicting tenants, the eviction process can be lengthy and lawyer costs go up and up. Find out how Landlord Action can evict tenants for you fast and at a fixed price.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Dates play an important part in a landlord's life. To help you run your property investment businesses efficiently, here's a list of the key dates that a landlord should keep in their diary.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
The Law Commission wants to introduce plans to tighten the regulation of the buy-to-let sector and improve standards in the private rented market. Find out more here...
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Worried that tenants may not pay the rent? Find out how landlords can use guarantors as a back-up.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Substantial profits can be made from property investment, even in times of financial and market uncertainty. Property investment expert Catherine Dawson reveals the seven safest ways you can make a property investment for your children.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
When making a property investment, you can be hit by various taxes. But there are ways you can pay less tax. Property investment expert Catherine Dawson reveals her top tax-saving property investment tips.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Free tenant eviction advice from our eviction expert. This week: Paul's top tips on tenant referencing.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Free tenant eviction advice from our eviction expert. This week: preventing tenant rent arrears.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
Want to make some extra cash over the Christmas period? Then if you’re going away for Christmas, find out how you can make hundreds of pounds by renting out your property while you’re away.
Date: 2 June 2008 -
We've rounded up some core tips to get you comfortable with the legal process of selling your own home.
Date: 28 May 2008
