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HMO conversion – getting it right from the start
A growing number of UK landlords are carrying out a HMO conversion. They are quite literally springing up everywhere. In fact, no town is without [...]
Guaranteed Rent – Landlords Biggest Concern for 2018
By far the biggest concern for landlords today is how to continue to receive guaranteed rent from tenants. However, a recent survey of almost 4,000 [...]
HMO Property – Rich pickings or hard work?
HMO property investment is grabbing the attention of many UK landlords right now. With promises of rich pickings a good number of Buy to Let [...]
Portable Appliance Test – Why they’re important
For some time now it has been a mandatory requirement to carry out a portable appliance test (PAT) in shared properties. The current legislation states [...]
Fire Risk Assessment – guidelines for HMO property
Today a fire risk assessment is deemed an instrumental part of HMO management regulations. And it's no wonder. Fire safety in general has become particularly [...]
Mortgage Interest Relief changes cause landlord worries
Much has been written around the recent changes landlords now face regarding mortgage interest relief. The Conservative government believes it is necessary to re-balance the [...]
Build to Rent – What is it and how does it work?
Back in 2012, Build to Rent was a scheme launched as part of a series of initiatives by the UK Government. The ultimate aim was [...]
Rent to Rent – What is it and how does it work?
Rent to Rent, also referred to as 'Guaranteed Rent' is a growing phenomena in the world of residential lettings. The idea, put simply, is the [...]
HMO properties now offer Co Living experience
Although living within an HMO quickly evokes connotations of cheap, dirty and tired, up and coming 'Co-Living' has stunned many. The modern and friendly vibe [...]
Shared living tops young people’s saving measures
Shared living has long been the staple of affordable accommodation for young people. We all know the genuine struggle that young homebuyers face today to [...]
Shared houses developer Capitum Investments launches new website
Shared houses developer, Capitum Investments has had a busy start to 2017. The company has signed a string of new leases to co-develop shared properties [...]