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There are now more than a 150 pieces of legislation covering the Lettings sector that landlords need to be aware of. It’s a big list right now and it’s getting bigger all the time.

Sometimes it can seem that there’s so much red tape covering different aspects of our lives. However, when it comes to the private rental sector rules and regulations really do matter.

So if you own one or more rental properties you need to be in compliance with a lot of different rules CLICK IMAGE TO READ MORE..

Whether you’re a buyer,  seller or landlord, read on to find out how Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget could affect your property decisions

SUMMARY..
Capital gains tax for residential properties will be reduced from 28% to 24% from the 6th of April 2024, encouraging second home-owners to sell their properties.
National Insurance will be cut by 2%, equivalent to £450 extra per year for employees.
First-time buyers who are buying property through a nominee or bare trustee now also qualify for the first-time buyer stamp duty land tax relief in England. Click image to read more..

Whether you are a first-time landlord or have a bigger lettings portfolio, it is important to be prepared when welcoming new tenants into your rental property.

This proactive approach not only safeguards the tenant’s health and safety and may prevent future maintenance issues, but it also ensures your tenant has a good experience living in your property, helping you with potential leases in the future.

Click the image to read five things to consider when preparing your rental property for a new tenants.

Moving into your new rental property is exciting, and getting unpacked to put your own stamp on your new home quickly is a great way to hit the ground running. Once you’re settled in, you could go one step further and start redecorating.

However, as your property is rented, you must be sure that any changes you make do not damage the property and your landlord is comfortable with them. Otherwise, you could incur deposit deductions.

That doesn’t mean you can’t have fun decorating your rental property though. Here are a selection of redecorating ideas for rental properties to get your going. Click image to read more

There were over 170,000 dwelling fires in the UK in the year ending June 2023. That’s a 12% increase in property fires from the previous year. The dangers presented by fire are not to be taken lightly.

Your safety is of the utmost importance to us at Carrick Johnson, which is why we’re collaborating with UK government initiative Fire Kills. We’re raising fire safety awareness to save lives.

The only way you can be sure your property is fire safe is to take precautionary measures and plan what you would do in the unfortunate event of a fire in your property. It’s far better to be prepared than to not be, and it could save you and your loved ones’ lives.

If a fire starts on your property get out, stay out, call 999. Do not attempt to extinguish a house fire yourself, leave it to the experts. Click image to read more

 There are lots of options for gardening for renters, and for growing your own to suit.Be Patient If you have moved into a flat/house with a garden and an easy-going landlord who doesn’t mind what you do to your garden, then it pays to be patient and try to wait a...

Not all landlords make a deliberate choice of becoming a landlord – there may be several reasons why or how they “fall” into letting their property, as the process of finding a tenant is often quicker than the process of selling. If this is you, this article explores the ins and outs of what it means to be an accidental landlord and what you need to take into account. Click image to read more.