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Spring Budget 2023 – what are the benefits?

The 2023 Spring Budget did not support investment. Property owners were not provided with any financial support to help...

Capital Gains Tax allowance changes

There have been some changes to the current Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowance which have been announced by Chancellor...

What is the How to rent guide and why is it important

The How to rent guide is aimed at tenants based in England and helps them with the renting process in the private sector...

Changes to Rent Freeze in April 2023

Since 6 September 2022, the rent freeze rules were introduced in Scotland, and they are expected to continue until 31 March 2023...

Use of Artificial Intelligence in your lettings agency

Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in our modern life. AI ranges from speech recognition, chatbots and smart...

What is PAT Testing

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the examination of electrical equipment to ensure it is safe to use. The appliances are visually inspected...

How to notify tenants of a new property owner

This blog will explain what information you must provide to the tenants when there is a new property owner and will briefly outline the...

What is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement

An Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement (AST) is a legal contract between the property owner and the tenant. This agreement...

Do students need house insurance

As a university student, you may be wondering whether you need a house insurance. Students are more likely to be at risk of theft as...

Should you manage your rental property or hire a property manager

Managing your rental property is time-consuming. Property owners can decide to either manage their rental property themselves or hire a...