Dealing With Rising Interest Rates - A Guide For Landlords And Business Owners

Interest rates have now been at their record low of 0.5 per cent for 15 consecutive months. This unprecedented situation, which came about as a result of the government and Bank of England’s attempts to stimulate the economy, has been very good news for those with buy-to-let mortgages or business loans. 

Tenancy Deposit Law Should Be Totally Revised Says Expert

A lettings industry consultant has called for the existing law on tenancy deposit protection to be revoked, with totally new measures put in place.

Laurence Dillamore says the current system is not working.

The Popularity Of Renting Property Is Set To Rise, According To One Industry Practitioner

Commenting on the issue, chief executive officer of Upad.co.uk James Davis said that the price of buying homes may put increasing numbers of people off.

Property Shortage For UK's Nation of Renters

With the UK set to follow in the footsteps of it's European neighbours and become a nation of renters, Email4property.co.uk reports that current demand for rental property is far outstripping supply.

Secret Way The Tax Man Is Watching Landlords

If you own more than one property, the taxman is employing shadowy tactics to ensure you pay enough tax.  Here John Fitzsimons , personal finance editor at lovemoney.com exposes the secret way the taxman is watching Landlords.

VAT Increase January 4th 2011

Landlords please remember that VAT increases to 20% from 4th January 2011.  This will affect your payments we make at the end of January.

Brookdale Rent Guarantee Scheme - It Really Guarantees Your Rent!

Brookdale are the only agent that offer a rental guarantee which is not based on an insurance policy we sell you to earn commission (as with most letting agents).  It is a simple GUARANTEE that your rent will be paid on time whether your Tenant pays us or is late paying their rent.


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The New Persimmon I-Home In Cardea Stanground

Persimmon Homes are developing a new site in Stanground called "Cardea".  The "Aster" is a one bedroom property priced very competitively and is a great deal for property investors.  It is named the "I-Home" as it boats connection to  fibre-optic broadband with speeds up to 50MB/S.  We cuurently have one to rent at a monthly rental of £450.

Useful Links For Our Tenants

Our website has a number of useful links for Tenants click here to view them.
Also we have created a page on our web-site for Tenants to send us enquiries.  Click here to view it.
Prospective Tenants can apply for a property on-line by clicking here.

Letting Agents Going Bust

Since 1989 we have seen a number of letting agents go bust but never more that during the recession of 2008.

Research Your Letting Agent By Reading Customer Reviews

www.allagents.co.uk provides a quick summary/reviews about letting agents and estate agents. It is well worth a look. Just type in the name of the agent in the box at the top and read the reviews.

The UK Housing Market Is A Relatively Safe Bet For Those Who Choose To Invest In It

According to LandlordZONE.co.uk director Tom Entwistle, property is a good option compared to many other assets in an unstable economy.

UK House Building Levels Rise

House building levels across the UK rose during May, according to the latest NHBC statistics, offering a positive backdrop to the coalition’s first budget.

More Imagination And Investment Needed In the Private Rental Sector

The emergency budget bought mixed blessings for the property industry.  The rise in CGT from 18% to 28% will hit buy to let landlords if they decide to sell inthe next few years , but not if they are looking at property as a long term investment.

VAT Increase Set To Boost "Black" Economy

The Chancellor's announcement to increase VAT to 20 percent from January 4th 2010 triggers the FMB (Federation of Master Builders) to issue a warning that this will boost the "black" economy.