Introducing our guest blogger, Nick Daynes from Prospect Tree Mortgages Ltd, shedding light on the evolving challenges faced by landlords in the UK. Explore the impact of tax changes and the advantages of moving your property portfolio to a Limited Company.
Continue reading The Increasing Struggles of being a LandlordAuthor: Mayla Salmon
You do not have to use the estate agent you bought your rental property from to manage it.
When you buy a new property to let, it can seem a good idea to keep the management with the estate agent you just bought it from but, have you considered that they might not really be set up as a lettings agency and are actually mostly sales driven? If the property was managed by another lettings agency before the sale, shouldn’t you check them out first?
Continue reading You do not have to use the estate agent you bought your rental property from to manage it.Interest rates rising for the first time in 3 years
As investors and landlords, we have got used to low bank of England lending rates, but rates are now on the rise for the first time in three years, so should we be concerned about this?
Continue reading Interest rates rising for the first time in 3 yearsGovernment Launches ‘Levelling Up’ White Paper
The government has recently issued its much anticipated ‘Levelling Up’ white paper. The package includes twelve target areas, which will be focused on over the next ten years to improve equality in Britain. One are of measures includes housing and within this proposes the abolition of the Sec 21 route to landlords gaining possession of their properties (so called ’no fault’ eviction). In additional a new ‘Decent Homes Standard’ has been proposed together with a focus on tackling rogue landlords.
Continue reading Government Launches ‘Levelling Up’ White PaperJoin The Team!
Looking for a part time Financial Controller to join our expanding Lettings Agency in East Brabourne, near Ashford.
Approximately 21 hours per week from Monday through to Friday (can be negotiable for right candidate). Mostly home based but will need to come in the office infrequently.
The successful applicant must have bookkeeping experience with Quickbooks, Quickbooks Plus or similar and be able to do VAT, payroll and pension processes.
If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please send cover letter and CV to richard.poynter@thepropertylifeboat.co.uk
Lifeboat Lettings British Property Award 2021/2022 Gold Winner for best lettings agency in Ashford
2022 starts with gold! We are so excited to announce that we have been awarded first place by the British Property Awards in the category of ‘Best Lettings Agent, Ashford, Kent area’.
Continue reading Lifeboat Lettings British Property Award 2021/2022 Gold Winner for best lettings agency in AshfordHow to make sure HMO tenants do their share of housework
How to make sure HMO tenants do their share of housework
Cleaning in HMOs is often a difficult area to get right, mainly because there are many different scenarios in terms of house layout and tenant make up. A one size fits all approach on the part of the landlord and/or managing agent, is rarely applicable. As always, effectiveness of cleaning will come down to individuals and their attitudes (including the landlord), what they actually undertake, how well it is done and how regularly.
Continue reading How to make sure HMO tenants do their share of houseworkA Guide to Reducing Your Property’s Carbon Footprint.
A Guide to Reducing Your Property’s Carbon Footprint.
To reduce the carbon footprint of the UK, the Climate Change Act 2008 sets out legally binding carbon emission reduction targets that the UK must meet. The target is to ensure carbon dioxide emissions are at least 80% lower by 2050 than they were in 1990.
Continue reading A Guide to Reducing Your Property’s Carbon Footprint.Swapping Letting Agents is Easier Than You Think.
Swapping Letting Agents is Easier Than You Think.
Whether it be that you are not happy with the service, or costs have started to escalate or you just want to try another provider, moving letting agents doesn’t need to be a headache.
Continue reading Swapping Letting Agents is Easier Than You Think.Should an HMO tenant have contents insurance?
The provision of Landlord insurance is a well-covered topic and most Landlords are aware that they should insure their rental property. If they have a loan on the property – be it and HMO or Buy to Let – then the lender themselves will insist upon this.
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