Predictions about the future of BTL (Buy to Let) in the UK vary. Some say that the BTL sector is thriving and will continue to grow in line with increasing Tenant demand. Others say that the weight of legislation and the associated costs are driving Landlords out of the market. One of the key questions… Read more »
We all tell a white lie or two now and again, it could be the cost of those shoes that suddenly appeared in the wardrobe, or that stunning unique lamp that you just had to have in your home office. Yet as innocent a slip of the tongue it may be, some white lies can… Read more »
We are now being informed on almost a daily basis by the BBC and media that the economy is in recession. The property gurus are forecasting falling house prices on a UK basis for the remainder of this year and into 2021. Some Lenders are stress testing furloughed and self-employed buyers to much more severe… Read more »
It will come as no surprise to anyone that the Chancellors announcement of a temporary Stamp Duty ( SDLT) holiday on the 9 th of July has triggered both a big surge in new listings & sales but also in queries & questions. We would stress that we are not Property Lawyers or Taxation specialists… Read more »
The last few days has seen the lights come back on for our high street, as non-essential shops have started to tentatively open. We are still doing things with caution and distance, but slowly and surely life is starting to open up a bit more. This confidence can also be seen in the Harrogate housing… Read more »
It’s only been a matter of days since the government released guidance to enable the property industry to reopen; since then, we have seen a surge in people wishing to sell or buy a property within Harrogate. If you’re selling a property we’re sure you want to do everything you can to attract potential buyers,… Read more »
The last couple of months has seen many industries having to adapt to how they run their businesses. At Myrings Estate Agents we have put various procedures in place in line with government guidelines to protect you and our team. Over the last week there has been a slight easing of the lockdown and on… Read more »
New ESR (Electrical Safety Regulations) will shortly come into force, subject to parliamentary approval. In simple terms, these new electrical requirements will replicate those of the long standing Gas Safety Regulations. These new regulations are part and parcel of the governments Rental sector reforms which mean that Landlords’ legal responsibilities are increasing and workloads growing…. Read more »
Proverbs 31:10 ‘Who can find a wife of noble character. She is far more precious than rubies’. Too true and most Landlords take the same view about finding and keeping a good Letting Agent. From time to time however we are approached by a Landlord who is looking to instruct us but is unsure on how to go about dis-instructing… Read more »
We like to think that we tackle some tricky topics where there are no “rights or wrongs” and numerous legitimate “for and against” reasons on both sides of the “No Deposit” debate. We don’t currently tend to recommend “zero deposit” schemes to our Landlords for the simple reason that we very seldom get asked for… Read more »
