Category Archives: Landlord

Landlords: Beware of buy-to-let bluff

Posted on April 17, 2013 by netmovers

In the current strong rental market, being a landlord is a great way to earn some money. Buy-to-let makes sound business sense, and its popularity amongst investors means that there are a number of courses and seminars available to offer … Continue reading →

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Renting is ‘the new normal’

Posted on July 15, 2012 by netmovers

Nearly a third of first-time buyers are over 35 years of age and a quarter of people who live in London rent their homes. There are new facts revealed by the latest English Housing Survey from the Department for Communities … Continue reading →

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Rented property focus: South East England

Posted on July 4, 2012 by netmovers

Outside London, the South East is the most expensive area for renting and buying property in the UK. NetMovers currently displays almost 29,000 properties for rent in this region; they have an average cost of around £1,300 per month, compared … Continue reading →

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Location, location, location, say ONS figures

Posted on June 21, 2012 by netmovers

The difference in property values across the country has been highlighted by the monthly property survey from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It reveals that property investors are still seeing London and the South as a good bet for … Continue reading →

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Renting is all the rage, but more costly

Posted on June 19, 2012 by netmovers

While online property search data suggests that renting is currently more popular in the UK, new research shows that it is also more expensive. According to Barclays, one of the biggest mortgage lenders in the country, renting a home will … Continue reading →

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Renting until you’re 30

Posted on June 13, 2012 by netmovers

More young people will be either forced to live with parents indefinitely, or move into rented accommodation for the foreseeable future, according to a new study. The Joseph Rowntree Trust, which works to combat poverty and promote thriving communities, predicts … Continue reading →

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Portas towns named: good locations for property investment

Posted on May 28, 2012 by netmovers

In a month which saw the Olympic torch set off on its road trip of some of our best known UK locations, other towns competing for expert help to revitalise their high streets found out whether they have been selected. … Continue reading →

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Housing crisis: bad landlords

Posted on May 11, 2012 by netmovers

This week a special report from The Guardian highlighted how some unscrupulous landlords are taking advantage of the housing shortage in London – but also possibly elsewhere.  Low-waged families are living in one room in multiple occupation properties, some houses … Continue reading →

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Home improvement grants: the Disabled Facilities Grant

Posted on May 4, 2012 by netmovers

If you are a home owner or a private tenant and have a disability, you could apply for financial assistance towards making repairs, improvements or adaptations to your property. This government scheme is administered by local authorities, so you will … Continue reading →

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Are we moving towards a rental society?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by netmovers

A comment by Assetz chief executive this week suggested that the property market is being supported by a rapid rise in property investment in the buy-to-let market. Experienced landlords, claimed Assetz’ Stuart Law, are taking advantage of the fact that … Continue reading →

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