This week (published 4th May 2019) we have been making news in the property world by getting together with prominent local agents and conveyancers to voice our concerns about the turnaround time for local authority searches in our city. If you are familiar with the home-buying process, you will no doubt be well aware of […]
Read moreThe Government have been very active in their shake up of the rental market recently, and now they have set their sights on Section 21, so is change on the way? For those who are experienced in the rental market, Section 21 maybe familiar, but if you are a new Landlord it’s certainly something worth […]
Read moreUp until now, landlords and tenants who were victims of rogue agents stood to lose rent or deposit monies that the agent may have misappropriated, leaving both parties vulnerable and at a loss. Whilst the vast majority of agents were operating lawfully and correctly, those few rogue agents that weren’t caused a great deal of […]
Read moreFollowing on from our last blog article where we looked at what to do about your energy supplier when you move house (you can check it out HERE) We thought it would be useful to take a look at some of the other people and organisations that you need to inform when you move house. […]
Read moreWhether you are a first time buyer or are more experienced at moving house, there are many aspects to buying a new home that may be forgotten or over looked. Here at Hannells, one of the things we often get asked by home movers is how do I deal with energy suppliers? Often this is […]
Read moreAre you ready for a spring fling? It may not feel like it just yet but spring will soon be upon us! We’ve all heard the old saying that spring is the time for a fresh start, new life and new beginnings, but is it really the best time to get on the market and […]
Read moreMichael joins our thriving Lettings Team in the role of Lettings Director. Benjamin Brain, Director, said ‘Michael joins us with a wealth of knowledge and experience gained over a long and successful career. Having already worked for some of the industries leading companies across Derby and at a nationwide level, it is great to have […]
Read moreA third of Landlords don’t fully declare their rental income. It’s no longer a case of “if” you get caught, but “when”. Find out why taking advantage of the Let Property Campaign could save you from BIG penalties…
Read moreDiscover this seemingly minor amendment to Stamp Duty Land Tax that seems to have gone unnoticed…
Read moreWelcome to the (sometimes) confusing world of property and land tax. In this blog we’ll take a look at some of the taxes involved when buying and selling a property in England… Property taxation is a highly specialised area and this blog is not a complete guide, rather a breakdown of some of the […]
Read moreCheck out the highlights of the recently published, 61 page Private Landlord Survey. Published for the first time since 2010, the report features some interesting statistics and surprising findings…
Read moreThe third phase of the new tax system goes live in April 2019 and many Landlords will be receiving an unwelcome suprise on their tax bills. Benjamin Brain takes us through the ins and outs of what these changes mean and how they might affect you…
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