How Virtual Data Rooms Are Transforming Real Estate Transactions

The real estate market is changing not only as a result of economic cycles. It is also changing due to tools that are reshaping the way information is exchanged between transaction participants. Quick access to reliable documents. Access rights control. The ability to work on materials simultaneously. All of this significantly increases the efficiency of …

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Advice for First Time Landlords – A Guide to the Rental Market

Becoming a landlord can be a daunting prospect with the array of rules and regulations to contend with. However becoming a landlord can be both lucrative and rewarding when you have the right support and guidance. To help with the overload of expectations, we have a step by step guide on becoming a landlord and …

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The Smart Landlord’s Guide to Using Bridging Loans for Property Upgrades

In the competitive UK rental market, landlords are constantly seeking ways to improve their properties without putting themselves under unnecessary financial strain. Whether you’re reacting to new tenant demands or staying ahead of tightening regulations, property upgrades are not just a bonus, they’re a necessity. But with costs rising and void periods always a risk, …

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Ten Maintenance Tasks for Your Rental Property

Buying a rental property is just the start of a long journey. To make it succeed maintenance is not optional. Looking after the building keeps tenants happy, protects income and preserves the asset. When you deal with small problems straight away you avoid the stress and cost of big repairs later. Here are the top …

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Propertymark Discusses Implications of New Visitor Levy Rules in Edinburgh

The new visitor levy rules introduced by Edinburgh City Council are yet another example of policymakers trying to tax their way out of a problem without addressing its root causes. The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act became law in September 2024, giving councils across Scotland powers to charge a tax on paid, overnight accommodation. From 24 …

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Notices to Leave and Their Validity

In a recent Upper Tribunal (UT) decision, the UT looked again at the question of the validity of Notices to Leave where there were errors or omissions in the notices and, in particular, to what extent a failure to complete all parts of the prescribed form for the notice to leave (NTL) would invalidate the …

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