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New York loft-style house

This property was once used as a factory by the famous French beauty brand Lancôme. It has now been converted into a Manhattan loft style living space, whilst still preserving the rawness of the original building through exposed rafters, vaulted roofs and iron pillars.


Landlord tax

There are several changes to how, and how much, landlords pay tax that have been fazed in since 2017 before finally coming into play in April 2020. It’s important to be up-to-speed with these changes to avoid any fines or fees from HMRC – ignorance is not a defence. If you have taken out tax protection insurance, this...


disabled tenants

Landlords must now allow disabled leaseholders to adapt their homes to their needs following a landmark discrimination case. The court ruled in favour of disabled tenant Stacey Smailes, 33, who was forced to move out of her home after her landlord refused to make concessions to the clause in their lease which prohibited alternations.


buy-to-let investment

The buy-to-let sector may be going through a sluggish phase, but there are still parts of the UK worth investing in. According to new research by investment portal, One and Only Pro, the North West of England is the best area to invest in rental property. A combination of affordable property prices and a high demand for rental accommodation,...


Rise in number of middle-aged renters

The number of people aged 34-54 renting a home has risen by 15% in the last three years, according to new research. Increased house prices have left many middle-age renters unable to afford to buy their first home, the research commissioned by Intus Lettings found, with the number of people aged 45-54 renting due to not being able to...


Rentguard Issues

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  • Majority of landlords have helped tenants during coronavirus crisis
  • Rental crisis deepens with over 300,000 tenants late with rent payments
  • Rentguard's administration fees