Ladybird Living – Your London Estate Agent

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Tenant Fee Ban

Since 1 June 2019, the Tenants Fee Act made it illegal for property owners and agents in England to charge unfair additional fees...

Private Residence Relief

This blog will provide a brief outline of the Private Residence Relief (PRR). The PRR is a capital gains tax relief that is...

Right to buy scheme

The Right to Buy scheme was first introduced by Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. The aim of the scheme was to support tenants...

Holiday let

An increasing number of under-35s in the UK are considering a holiday let investment. A holiday let investment is particularly...

Mortgages and retirement

Recently, Halifax, Barclays and NatWest started offering 40-year mortgages. Since most first-time buyers are in their 30s, this means...

Tips for renting out your property

Renting out property has become more popular in recent years. Succeeding in the rental property market can be financially rewarding...

Home warranty

When purchasing a home, buyers are often offered a home warranty to protect them from potentially expensive repairs. Home...

Property hijacking

Property hijacking refers to the crime of selling any property without the owner’s knowledge. Recent cases of property fraud involved...

The future of real-estate NFTs

In recent years, the real-estate market has developed significantly. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been increasing in popularity...

Council Tax Bill

Many households within the UK will be faced with a higher council tax bill by April 2022. The council tax increase will consist of two...