British Landlords Association members have the benefit of using DPS to protect a tenants deposit. You will pay a reduced fee as a BLA member by using the DPS Insured Scheme. The process is a very simple process and your unique discount code is; BLA1218 IMPORTANT; Please note your code now! As you will need this, see the image below. To proceed, …
How to earn money from Real estate Real estate is one of the best investments you can make. If you have property, there are many ways you can leverage this asset to generate additional income. This is especially important if you’re tight on cash—whether you’re in between jobs or a retired senior looking to save where you can. If you’re …
Semi-Commercial Property Investment As landlords are squeezed more and more by rising interest rates and tightening yields, many are turning to semi-commercial property as an attractive alternative. Higher yielding property investments will always be popular, and understanding the opportunity to increase returns by investing in mixed-use property can pay serious dividends. This guide will break down what mixed-use property is, …
Construction Loans & Mortgages Building your dream home isn’t easy. You work diligently, save money, and explore cities until you discover the ideal neighbourhood. Finally, you decide on the location of your home and the interior and exterior designs. But how do you build your dream home? A construction loan can help you build a new house or renovate an …
Russia & Ukraine war – how will this affect the property prices? With drastic changes and unprecedented events taking place daily worldwide, the UK’s economy and its related markets are currently being tossed on a reasonably wild tide. But what does this mean for landlords? What will be the impact on buy to let mortgages and rental rates? In this …
How to identify a fake real estate agent When buying a house, selling, or looking to rent, finding a good estate agent can be tricky. You’re putting a lot of trust into an individual, and you are also looking to spend a lot of money, so you need to know that the person you’re dealing with is the professional, experienced …
Types of funding options for landlords Understand Business Loans to Support & Grow Your Business Cash Flow Businesses require substantial capital to finance startup costs or accomplish sufficient goals. As a result, companies apply for business loans to gain financial assistance. A business loan is a financial obligation that the organization must repay according to its terms. To satisfy lenders, …
Are HMOs A Good Investment? Property investors are always looking to maximise their returns and with living expenses continuing to climb, investment income is always welcome. As buy to let landlords are beginning to look to protect their margins in the face of potential rate rises, many are looking to HMOs. In this article, we will talk about what HMOs …
A surge in complaints against letting agents There has been a rise in formal complaints lodged against agents, a spike of 20% to The Property Ombudsman (TPO). Formal complaints about letting agents, 67% were supported by the Ombudsman: landlords made 50% of these complaints. Despite a steep increase in complaints, monetary compensation made by agents to consumers rose by …
GDPR Definitions Data Protection Act 1988 (DPA): Gives individuals the right to know what information is held about them. It provides a framework to ensure that personal information is managed to protect the subject’s privacy. Data Sharing: this term covers a wide range of circumstances in which personal data is transferred from one organisation to another. Data controller: This is an …
