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Promise to Landlords
Monday, February 28th, 2011
The private rental sector continues to be in the news both with both positive and negative views. The encouraging sign that investment landlords have started buying again has attracted publicity against the news that many tenants are left to live in sub-standard accommodation. Back in June last year Grant Shapps said: “With the vast majority of England’s three…
Buy now!!
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Investment landlords who are considering expanding their portfolio of HMOs in Oxford should ensure they buy something in time to secure C4 usage before February next year. Oxford City Council have just released their Planning changes for HMO’s which will enpower them to require planning permission for movement from C3 usage to C4 from the…
A Reluctant Landlord Guide
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
Recent research carried out by ARLA has shown that 34% of member offices surveyed saw an increase in the number of properties coming onto the market because they couldn’t be sold. However successful letting isn’t simply about finding a tenant, signing a contract and handing over the keys. There are important steps any landlord should take…
East Oxford Property Values Stable?
Thursday, February 10th, 2011
According to information published by Zoopla, property values have remained constant in East Oxford over the last 12 months. Within the last year nearly 500 properties have been sold in OX4; during the last three months, there has been an increase of 0.25% but over the last 6 months there has been a 3.46% fall. …
Buy to let mortgage at 85%
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Kensington has launched a range of buy-to-let products up to 85% LTV, with rates starting from 5.24%. It has also reduced its rental cover requirement from 125% to 120%. The range will be offered to customers across the board, from first-time landlords, who have a previous mortgage history, to experienced investors. Each case will be…