Ladybird Living – Your London Estate Agent

Outdoor key safes for rental properties – the pros and cons

Outdoor key safes are lockable storage devices used to store your keys for when you need to use them and are installed directly onto

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7 home improvements to add the most value to your home

Adding a loft conversion will increase your home’s living space. The roof is converted into a usable room such as a bedroom or office.

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What should you do if the property owner does not return your deposit

In England and Wales, property owners and letting agents have been legally required to protect the tenants’ deposit for an assured

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Anti-money laundering rules for letting agents

Letting agents with monthly rents of €10,000 or more are required to register with HMRC for AML supervision. They also need to conduct

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What furniture should property owners provide for a HMO

HMO property owners tend to spend more than single let property owners due to the startup costs and having to spend on fully

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How can you protect against potential damage to your landlords property

As a letting agent, you are responsible for protecting the property owner’s investment. This blog will discuss some of the ways

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Anti-social tenants- new rules

The government has recently announced the Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan. This aims to allow property owners to use more

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Do tenants need their landlords permission before running a home business

Most tenancy agreements will mention whether tenants can run a home business. If the agreement states that the tenant is not

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Hosting Vacation Rentals – hidden costs

While hosting vacation rentals is a fantastic way to make money, there are some hidden costs that you should think about before deciding

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How is the energy crisis affecting lettings

The government has extended the Energy Price Guarantee for another 3 months and promised to support 27 million households across

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Spring Budget 2023 – what are the benefits?

The 2023 Spring Budget did not support investment. Property owners were not provided with any financial support to help

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Capital Gains Tax allowance changes

There have been some changes to the current Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowance which have been announced by Chancellor

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