Gillingham Investor Alert
Hello readers, A fantastic property on Balmoral Road, Gillingham has come up for sale by auction with a guide price of £165,000. You can view the listing here and the auction date is 15th April. This three-bedroom property is in need of extensive refurbishment but has excellent potential. I have included the floor plan below and with […]
Renters’ Rights Bill… A Timeline
Hello Readers, Following my recent Renters’ Rights Bill update, I have received a notification from Propertymark that included a timeline for the Renters’ Rights Bill. The bill is currently at the Committee stage and it is my understanding from the alert that this will start on Tuesday 22nd April, last for six days and conclude […]
Renters’ Rights Bill; An Update
Hello readers, Since my last update on February 11th, the Renters’ Rights Bill has continued to evolve, with a wave of amendments and ongoing concerns from landlords about its potential impact. As a letting agency owner, I’ve been actively engaging in discussions to ensure our voices are heard. I recently joined 250 other letting agents […]
Mountbatten House Development Moves Forward As £39 Contract Awarded
If you’ve been following my blogs for a few years, you might recall back in 2020 how I wrote an article about the Mountbatten house redevelopment in Chatham town centre. When investing in the local area, large scale developments are a good sign of future potential and this key development is one that you will […]
What are the common pitfalls HMO landlords make? Here’s my top six!
Hello Readers, If you’ve been following my blogs, you’re well aware of my strong advocacy for investing in HMO properties. Not only do HMOs generate an excellent return, they also save tenants over £11,000 per year, so before we look at some of the common pitfalls HMO landlords make I thought I’d share a selection […]
Renters’ Rights Bill: Join The Campaign As 11th Hour Amendments Are Proposed
Hello readers, It’s been a little while since my last update on the Renters’ Rights Bill, but with key developments unfolding, now is a good time to check in. One headline that caught my attention recently was: So-called ‘landlord exodus’ divides opinion amid Renters’ Rights Bill debate in the Lords There’s been plenty of debate […]
Boom or bust… will HMOs be the hero for Medway investors in 2025?
Hello readers, I’m sure you will agree that 2025 is looking to be somewhat of an interesting year when it comes to property. With increases around stamp duty, buy-to-let mortgage rates climbing again and a raft of legislative changes just around the corner, it’s no surprise some property investors and landlords’ feathers have been ruffled.. […]
Who pays council tax in an HMO? Everything Medway landlords needs to know about council tax for HMOs
Hello Readers, I recently stumbled across an article I wrote a couple of years ago and it crossed my mind that I have not written an update on how council tax for HMOs is calculated. Up to the start of December 2023, council tax for HMOs was a challenging area because, on occasion, the Valuation […]
A Potential EPC Curve-Ball
Hello readers, If you have been following legislative changes within the property sector for the past few years, you will be aware that proposals around EPCs are something of a hot topic. Current proposals are for all rented properties to meet EPC grade C by 2030, however nothing is confirmed and with just five years […]
Top Tips For Medway Investors In 2025
Hello readers, Following my last article looking at predictions for the rental market in 2025, I thought I’d put together some of my top tips for investors looking to continue expanding their portfolio in the coming months. The past few years have certainly taught investors several critical lessons about resilience and adaptability that will serve […]
