Good news for Medway landlords as the government sees sense on EPCs
There has been some positive news for landlords as the year begins, particularly regarding proposed changes to EPC legislation. This topic has generated significant confusion over the past year, largely due to uncertainty around what is proposed policy versus what is currently law. While no changes have yet been legislated, recent updates to the proposals […]
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 […]
Potential implementation timeline for the Renters’ Rights bill!
As the summer holidays continue, many might expect a quieter period for property news. However, while some are enjoying a well-earned break, we have been busy preparing essential resources and factsheets for landlords ahead of significant rental market changes. In just a few weeks, Parliament will reconvene, and one of the major announcements on the […]
A Crucial Landmark Case Around Serving Of Documents
Hello readers, Although Section 21 is due to be removed with the changes under the Renters’ Rights Bill, I have received an interesting alert that I thought I would share with you in relation of the validity of documents served. The case in question is an appeal court decision on the D’Aubigny (Appellant) v Khan […]
Could Trump’s Tariffs Boost the UK Housing Market? Don’t Celebrate Just Yet
Hello readers, What a past few days it’s been for the global economy with Trump levying tariffs on practically every inhabited and uninhabited country in the world! I have been spending some time looking at the potential impact of these tariffs on the UK property market and thought I’d share my findings with you. I […]
