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2019 looks set for another period of uncertainty for landlords as household debt continues to increase, putting further pressure on disposable incomes and  adding ultimately more risk on potential rent defaults. Data recently provided by UK Finance indicates that £11.3bn of credit card spending increased annually by 7.5. percent in November 2018 from the previous Read more

As Ofgem’s price cap kicks in, landlords and tenants stuck on expensive tariffs should see cheaper prices, but regulative changes ensure that the savings on current tariffs remain significantly lethargic and puts more emphasis on shopping around in order to find the best deals. The price cap that came into effect  on 1st Jan will Read more

Whether you are renting out an apartment or you have an empty home just waiting for residents, there are several key items that you will need to supply. This could include anything from your basic furnishing to window blinds and curtains. You might be surprised to learn that the type of blind that you choose Read more

We are pleased to announce that you can now even more easily download your tenancy files. At the end of your reference table you will now find a new green download button.   This will download a zipped file for you. Simply extract and you can keep all the details for your records.   If Read more

Whether you bought a house to rent out for the rental income or you need to rent out a house you can’t sell in order to pay the mortgage, you’re officially a landlord. And as many discover, there are a lot of things you need to know in order to avoid costly mistakes and serious Read more

According to a recent study by Numbeo, the cost of living is now 5.82% lower in the UK compared to the US. In addition, rent prices in the UK are now 25.24% lower than in the US. However, the average monthly salary (after tax) in the US is comparatively higher at +23.86%. But what lies Read more

In April 2018 I signed up to my greatest mental & emotional challenge yet. For a couple of years I had wanted to visit the great Wall of China, it was on my vision board. When I split from my marriage & relationship of 27 years, I decided that I needed to find something to focus Read more

There are several considerations when looking at the enforcement agents who might be best to represent you or your clients when it comes to judgment enforcement. This article will look at three of them in detail. GDPR Debtor data should always be handled confidentially in a secure manner. If you are using an enforcement agency Read more

The civil justice statistics for April to June 2018 have been released. The statistics look at all aspects of civil justice and we have looked at these in detail and picked out a few key highlights from the Ministry of Justice report. The report highlights A decrease in County Court claims (down 13%) A slight Read more