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.
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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
Where is the next property deal? Where should landlords look to find their next best buy?
The property market is an ever-changing arena and investing in property can seem daunting to the beginner. However, even established investor-landlords can from time-to-time benefit from a rethink of strategy or some ‘inspiration’ to find their next deal. This can happen for a variety of reasons.
Continue reading Where is the next property deal? Where should landlords look to find their next best buy?Companies Act 2006, Section 44, Court of Appeal Decision: Ruling in Favour of Landlord.
Those landlords in the know, will be aware of the long running court case: Northwood Solihull v Fearn and Others. In short, the essence of the case hinged on the definition of certain lettings documents (Sec 8 notice, and Prescribed Information), whether they were deemed to be ‘executable’ company documents, which determined how they should be signed according to the companies act.
Continue reading Companies Act 2006, Section 44, Court of Appeal Decision: Ruling in Favour of Landlord.Rental stock at an all-time low
With a full dataset from 2021 now widely available, industry watchers, estates and lettings agents from across the UK have had a chance to review and are commentating on the state of the property sales and lettings markets.
Continue reading Rental stock at an all-time lowLifeboat 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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