Top Ten Safest Places to Live: what to look for

According to a recent report, the top ten safest places to live in England and Wales are scattered across the countries and include North Yorkshire and Northumberland. Having said that, violent crime can and does happen anywhere and even though your area may be on the list, don’t get complacent.

Landlord Insurance

Being a landlord can be a great way to make yourself a bit of extra cash in the short term and provide you with a little bit extra when you come to retire. Many go into the business of property with this dream but do not consider the costs that come with being a landlord. This is where landlords insurance comes in handy as it can cover you against all possibilities where you could come across financial problems.

The best places in the UK to be a landlord

The decision to become a landlord involves many factors – but how many landlords consider exactly where the best areas are in order to have the best chance of succeeding?

Don’t let mould take hold of your home and health

People are often unsure as to whether they are insured against mould damage

5 DIY projects that will help you sell your property more quickly

Prior to putting your home on the market there are always a few ‘tweaks’ that can be made which will either help your home sell more quickly or potentially allow you to squeeze a few more pounds out of the market.

What you need to consider when selling your house

If you want a fast and trouble-free sale there are a number of factors that must be carefully considered before you put your property on the market. One of the most important is the timing of the sale. If you do not have to market the property immediately, it may be prudent to wait until the peak selling periods during the spring and summer; avoid Christmas and the New Year as they are notoriously slow periods in the property market.

Budget 2012 – Main points relating to Capital Allowances by Arthur Kemp

As previously announced the abolition of flat conversion allowances will go ahead for expenditure from 1 April 2013 for corporation tax and 6 April 2013 for income tax payers. Flat conversion allowances are 100% capital allowances for expenditure incurred in converting empty or underused space over shops and commercial premises for residential use. The abolition of flat conversion allowances will affect commercial landlords converting upper floors above shops into residential flats.

Energy Efficiency – A Seller’s Guide

The property market is definitely stacked in favour of the buyer these days – so here are a few tips on how to attract as many as possible by maximising energy efficiency in the home

Broadband and property investors

In the context of the current availability of affordable housing, being the owner of property that is let can bring with it the benefit of a good return on a financial investment. This is most likely to be the case, of course, if tenants look after the property properly and pay the rent on time; [...]

Five Ways to protect your property

Your property is vulnerable to a range of ills, from those inflicted by nature to more intentional and insidious instances of human malevolence in the form of burglars. Either way, it’s wise to be constantly aware of the dangers lurking out there that are liable to strike at any time, and not to let your guard down, especially at night and when going away for a while.