Latest Landlord News

1,200 ‘tax cheats’ face court over £35 million claim

1,200 ‘tax cheats’ face court over £35 million claim

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Editor in News

The tax man is plugging a £35 million tax stamp duty loophole by taking 1,200 alleged tax cheating homebuyers to court.

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Points to prove when retaining a deposit

Points to prove when retaining a deposit

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Editor in Knowledge

Paying for damage to a buy to let home is one of the major sources of friction between landlords and tenants.

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Bridging the finance gap at auction

Bridging the finance gap at auction

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Editor in Knowledge

Property investors buying at auction must have their finance in place before the hammer goes down.

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Why tenant credit checks are vital tools

Why tenant credit checks are vital tools

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Editor in Knowledge

Tenant credit checks and references are vital tools for helping a landlord decide whether to take on tenants.

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Residential Landlords Association

Residential Landlords Association

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Editor in Review

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) aims to raise private letting standards and provide discount services to the group’s 10,000 plus members.

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National Landlords Association

National Landlords Association

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Editor in Review

The National Landlords Association (NLA) is an independent lobby group and discount services provider for landlords, letting agents and tenants.

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How to complain about a mortgage firm

How to complain about a mortgage firm

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Editor in Knowledge

Landlords with a gripe about buy to let mortgage lenders or insurance companies can take their complaint to an independent adjudicator if the provider does not offer a suitable resolution.

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Top tips for buying property at auction

Top tips for buying property at auction

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Editor in Knowledge

Buying a home under the hammer can mean a saving of around 30% on buying the same property from an estate agent.

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Total Landlord Insurance launches new tenant referencing service

Posted on November 1, 2011 by N Crane in News

Specialist provider of Buy-to-Let cover, Total Landlord Insurance, has launched Total Tenant Referencing. Total Tenant Referencing has been designed to help reduce the risk of letting a residential or commercial property. The product can provide the landlord with a full profile background check on their tenants allowing them to make […]

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Rising rents to boost property investment?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by N Crane in News

This article first appeared on the Total Landlord Insurance website. Demand for landlord buildings insurance could increase as a growing number of investors are attracted to the buy-to-let market. According to LSL Property Services, rents across the UK continued to rise in September, making buy-to-let investments more profitable than ever. The […]

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