A Guide to HMO Licensing for Landlords
onThe HMO market: the factors you need to consider, whether you’re looking to get into the market, or an experienced property professional.
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Nick Symes: Is insurance a soft target?
onIt is being muted that Tax rises are required to plug the black hole in the NHS funding.
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is very much a stealth Tax as outside of the insurance industry, the effects of any increase are not appreciated.
Read More...Nick Symes on... Asset Management
onProactive asset management has always been at the forefront of the property market. We are seeing this manifest itself in a number of ways, not least the conversion of offices to residential apartments.
When undertaking building works on a property asset there are two important issues in respect of the insurance.
Read More...Investment property – beware lenders’ insurance requirements
onWhere the purchase of an investment property is funded, most of the Lenders subscribe to the Loan Market Association (LMA). The LMA has specific requirements in respect of insurance that the Lender must follow.
Read More...Increased Squatters Risk
onFrom the 1st September squatting in residential buildings in England and Wales became a criminal offence, with perpetrators facing up to six months in jail and a maximum £5,000 fine. This legislation does not apply to commercial properties, which may now become more vulnerable as squatters seek alternatives.
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