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A London Landlord’s Guide To Consent To Let
If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord in London, you may be wondering whether you can let out your property if you don’t have a specific buy-to-let mortgage. There is a common misconception that landlords must acquire a buy-to-let home loan before renting out their property to tenants but, in fact,…
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Which Documents Should My Landlord or Agent Give Me?
If you’re renting a property in London, your landlord/agent has a responsibility to supply you with several important documents. Not sure what those are? The expert team here at Alter&Cope has prepared this helpful guide so you know exactly what to expect as a tenant. 1. Your Tenancy Agreement The…
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What Effect Will The 2022 Spring Statement Have On Property Owners In London?
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement delivered precisely two years after the first Covid lockdown, made its primary focus the need to address worries about the rising costs of living. However, elements in the statement are relevant to the property market, including cuts in VAT for green energy materials and a decision…
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2022 Update: EPC Rules are Changing
Energy Performance Certificates (or EPCs) have, until now, been barely significant when it comes to the London housing market. But it’s important to be aware that there are big changes afoot with regard to EPC requirements, and landlords in London need to pay close attention. So, what changes are coming…
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Landlords in London: Get ready for Right to Rent changes
The 6th of April is fast approaching, and new laws are set to be introduced on that date that will affect landlords in London. If you rent out your property in London, you need to get ready for the new Right to Rent changes in order to avoid being fined. So,…
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Let Alter&Cope Negotiate the Best Deal on Your Next Property in London
When you find your dream property in London you don’t want anyone else to have it, so it’s quite normal to want to jump straight in with an offer, but here at Alter&Cope naturally we want all our clients to be happy and so that involves always negotiating the best…
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7 Home Selling Myths…Busted!
When it comes to selling your home in London, there’s a lot of overwhelming information and old wives tales out there, and it can sometimes be difficult separating the fact from the fiction. Advice often comes from well-meaning friends or family members who are just trying to be helpful, but…
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Property Market Update: What’s Been Happening In The UK Property Market – December 2021
The big news for the UK property market in December is the first rise in interest rates for three years, and various lenders are predicting a less frenetic housing market in 2022 . These are just some of the headlines this month in December’s UK property market update. Read on…
