5 ways to speed up a house sale when selling property
For those looking to sell, now couldn't be a better time. Prices out of town or homes with gardens have sky rocketed due to the demand brought about by the pandemic, need for change. For those looking to also capitalise on the stamp duty holiday, time will be of the
What’s in store for Buy-to-Let Landlords in 2021
The hangover from 2020 is dragging on but for UK Buy-to-Let Landlords, it feels personal. The attached guide is a breakdown of some of the things to expect and prepare for this year. Searching for silver linings? Gone are the days when you could deduct mortgage expenses from a rental income. 2021
If the Office of Tax Simplification gets its way, Landlords could be hit with a ‘taxing’ Capital Gains bill
In case you missed this, back in November The Office of Tax Simplification published a report ‘simplifying by design’ that outlined a number of recommendations to overhaul Capital Gains Tax. I’m baffled about where the simplifying features lie within this but I do see how if some of their suggestions are
The Stamp Duty Holiday, Villain or Saviour?
The Stamp Duty Holiday, Villain or Saviour? The stamp duty holiday extension debate will resume in Parliament on the 1st of Feb but has it been all good? Regardless of whether it ends on March the 31st or at a later date there will always be some kind of fall out. The
The 2021 Stamp Duty Holiday inspired property trend – Gazundering
If you have your property under offer with the intent of upping sticks and starting afresh this year please be aware of the latest craze, Gazundering. Like many crazes it isn’t new but it’s experiencing a resurgence with the looming stamp duty holiday coming to an end. Many buyers and sellers
A to Z guide of property terms
An A to Z guide of property terms for those in need of a refresh or first-time-buyers looking to get on the property ladder. One of the most expensive things most people will ever do is buy a property. As a property buying agent, I spend my days wrestling the market
Freehold v Share of Freehold V Leasehold
Property tenures explained Ever wondered what the difference is between leasehold, freehold and share of freehold? You aren't alone. Click on the link below for a PDF breakdown of everything you need to know! Since creating this changes are afoot for leaseholders, please read my breakdown on new leasehold legislation here. Freeholdvleaseholdvshareoffreehold