There have been encouraging developments within the lettings market, triggered in mid-May when Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick set out plans to restart England’s property market. With many of those involved in the sale or rent of homes left in limbo during the lockdown period, the news that lettings and estate agents could once again re-open […]
A return to normality (if there ever was such a thing) – well, not quite, but we are getting there… slowly. Social distancing will stay in place for some time and will have an adverse effect on the property market. The inability of valuers to visit property has either slowed some deals or killed them off […]
Seasoned property investor, Trevor Cutmore, shares his experiences and knowledge of using options in development I have been investing in properties for many years using various investment strategies, and have progressed into building properties. I’ve been using Options in various ways for over ten years and found it to be extremely profitable. First and foremost, Options […]
More often than not, people starting out in property have little idea where they want to end up or what they’re looking to achieve. Even those that do rarely think beyond a level of monthly income before diving in. Little regard is given for getting a tax-efficient structure in place that will allow property investors […]
Converting properties from two- to three-bed for maximum value and yield. This month I thought I’d talk about a good way I’ve found to add value to your two-bed refurbishment projects. As you’ll probably know, adding value means that you have a higher chance of getting a better mortgage valuation when you’re finished with your […]
Ben Quaintrell, Letting Agent of 15 years (above). How to continue to survive and thrive during Covid-19 We hope you are managing to stay safe during these worrying times; we wanted to share the steps we’re taking that will allow us to continue to service our customers whilst ensuring we all emerge from this pandemic […]
Firstly, I want you to come with me to our weekly shop down Tesco in Brigg, North Lincolnshire. I am walking down the aisles with my trolley keeping 2m apart from the person in front and my mind starts wandering. I think to myself – how much would it be to fill this trolley? I […]
It’s been a crazy few weeks hasn’t it? From the sheer panic of what are we going to do if we run out of toilet paper, to a 99 year-old war hero raising, what is by now £29m+, by walking in his garden – from stupid to stupendous. A few weeks ago, you might have […]
As we find ourselves in unfamiliar and uncertain times, many people ask me what the future holds for the property market and how it will be affected by COVID-19. One client in particular who is looking to take his first steps onto the investment property ladder has been firing question after question, in a bid […]
CDM 2015 applies to all building and construction work and includes new build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions, conversions, repair and maintenance. So, no matter how big or small your project is, or how long or short the duration of the works will last, CDM will apply to your project. The Client is the person or organisation […]
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