From the 1st March 2020, the Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2019 (FFHH) is being extended to include the whole of the private rental sector. At present, only tenancies granted after the 20th March 2019 are covered by the regulations. From March 2020, any Landlord or managing agent acting on their behalf can be sued... View...
The winter weather can be harsh on your home if it is not prepared. Fact. From frozen pipes to cracked gutters, the repairs could mean dipping into your savings for hundreds of pounds which could be avoided by taking a few minor precautions. Keep Your Walkways Gritted During Snow and Ice As well as turning... View...
David James Estate Agents are pleased to announce that their branch at 68 High Road, Beeston has been acquired by Martin and Co. (Nottingham). Following a restructure in the management of the business, after six successful years of working and selling property in Beeston and surrounding areas, we have taken the decision to concentrate our... View...
Protection Insurance can be taken out on your mortgage and is designed to help you or your family during unexpected events (such as illness, accidents, unemployments and death). These difficult times could potentially be costly, but protection insurance will help to cushion this. There are a range of different protection insurances available, each serving a... View...
James Roys, of David James Estate Agents has successfully passed the NFOPP Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management. This well-respected Award is not only a nationally-recognised industry qualification but is also an entry requirement of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) – the only professional, self-regulating body specializing in raising and maintaining... View...
Mortgage market experts have predicted that the base interest rate will remain at 0.5%, a record low, until at least 2014. Further reports even suggest this historically low rate will remain for potentially three to five years. Most experts agree that there did not appear to be a sufficient improvement in the economy to allow... View...
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You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property. SDLT only applies to properties over £250,000. There are three rates of stamp duty for residential property, with a standard rate for people who own one property, a surcharge for those who own multiple properties and a relief element for first time buyers.
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