Was the November budget a disaster for landlords?
As you will no doubt be aware, the Government’s 26th November Budget introduced several measures that have significant implications for property investors and company directors. While the property sector avoided some of the more extreme proposals that had been rumoured, there are still important changes that organisations and landlords should prepare for. Below is a […]
Medway Council Considers New HMO Licensing Rules
Something that has recently caught attention in the property sector is the news that Medway Council is considering requiring all HMO landlords in certain areas to obtain a licence regardless of the size of their property. What is HMO Licensing? Before exploring the details of the proposals, it is worth clarifying what HMO licensing means, […]
The Three Highest And Lowest Priced House Sales In Chatham Over The Past 12 Months
Hello Readers, As a property investor, having a good grasp of local house prices and rental rates is a crucial points. Not only does it help you assess the best places to purchase a potential rental property, but it also helps you identify which towns and cities are within your budget range. Back in March […]
Three key things investors need to consider BEFORE purchasing a property to convert into an HMO
With rental prices in Medway increasing by just over 10% in the past year, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are becoming an essential solution for those seeking affordable housing. When managed effectively, HMOs not only help meet housing needs but can also offer investors impressive returns — often two to three times higher than a […]
The Conservatives Propose To Abolish Stamp Duty!
This week our team attended the Propertymark conference. We are proud to share that both Hasan, Director and Crystal, our Branch Manager, were awarded Propertymark Fellowships. The qualification is equivalent to one year of a university degree and recognises the sustained study and examinations our colleagues have completed. Emma in our office is also progressing […]
Thousands of black market HMOs revealed…
You might have watched the recent BBC documentary For Rent: Rooms Under the Radar, which revealed some truly shocking practices around HMOs in London. It is cases like these that damage the reputation of the HMO sector and fuel the idea that shared housing is a negative option for society. While these stories are not […]
