Ladybird Living – Your London Estate Agent

3 ways to get property owners to move from let-only to a fully managed service

1. Explain the benefits of a fully managed service

Many property owners tend to believe that the only reason why they require an estate agent is to help them with the following:
-Marketing properties
-Finding tenants
-Completing reference checks and contracts
However, estate agents can help with much more than this.

5 things to look out for when buying a leasehold home

Leasehold properties are properties you own until the lease ends. When the lease ends, you will no longer be the owner of that property and the freeholder will take ownership. Long leases will allow you to resell the leasehold making it a worthwhile investment. This blog will outline the key things you should look out for when buying a leasehold home.

What are the benefits of the private rented sector in the UK?

Private property owners play a key role in the UK economy as the private rented sector (PRS) is an essential part of the UK housing market providing homes for millions of people. This blog will discuss the benefits of the private rented sector in the UK.

New periodic tenancies under the Renters’ Reform Bill

The Renters Reform Bill has introduced a new system of periodic tenancies. The aim of periodic tenancies is to make existing tenancy structures simpler.

5%-plus mortgage rates expected for UK homeowners and first-time buyers

Following the latest inflation figures, homeowners and first-time homebuyers in the UK will see 5%-plus fixed-rate deals as lenders have had no choice but to increase their mortgage rates.

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Tax Relief for property owners: changes

What income taxes do property owners pay?
Private property owners must pay the following taxes:
Stamp Duty tax: when they purchase a property
Income Gains tax: when they rent properties
Capital Gains tax: when they sell properties
Corporation tax: when property owners manage their properties via a limited company

How can letting agents benefit from technology?

1.You can save money by setting up your business digitally first

What happens when a property owner passes away?

There are many things to consider when a property owner passes away. A solicitor would often be involved in dealing with the issues related to the deceased person’s property and will find out if they were the sole owner or if they owned part of the property.

4 tax trends property owners should know

Estate agents can provide property owners with up-to-date information about the latest tax trends. Here are 4 key tax trends property owners should know:

How To Add Someone To Your Mortgage?

To add someone onto an existing mortgage, you have to contact your mortgage lender. Your mortgage lender will then send you documents to complete and will check:

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How will the Renters Reform Bill impact student lets?

The Renters Reform Bill suggests moving private student lets onto the system of periodic, Assured Tenancies. This blog will discuss the debate surrounding student lets in the Renters Reform Bill.