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Mini-budget 2022

The mini-budget has been introduced by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to help promote growth during the cost of living crisis.

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Chartered surveyors

A chartered surveyor can provide detailed, specialist advice on property-related issues. They can work out the value of properties

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Zero deposit scheme

A zero deposit scheme is a method of renting a new home without having to pay a large deposit (currently capped at five weeks’ rent).

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Activists and Airbnbs

An online petition is calling for the government to enforce mandatory data sharing by holiday short-let companies and for all UK

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Cladding

Since the tragic fires at Grenfell Tower in June 2017, the property industry has been focusing on how to keep people safe and the materials

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Tenant Fee Ban

Since 1 June 2019, the Tenants Fee Act made it illegal for property owners and agents in England to charge unfair additional fees

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Private Residence Relief

This blog will provide a brief outline of the Private Residence Relief (PRR).

The PRR is a capital gains tax relief that is

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Right to buy scheme

The Right to Buy scheme was first introduced by Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. The aim of the scheme was to support tenants

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Holiday let

An increasing number of under-35s in the UK are considering a holiday let investment. A holiday let investment is particularly

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Mortgages and retirement

Recently, Halifax, Barclays and NatWest started offering 40-year mortgages. Since most first-time buyers are in their 30s, this means

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Tips for renting out your property

Renting out property has become more popular in recent years. Succeeding in the rental property market can be financially rewarding

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Home warranty

When purchasing a home, buyers are often offered a home warranty to protect them from potentially expensive repairs. Home

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