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All rights reserved.60‘Student changeover time’ is fast approaching and with many check-outs and check-in inventories to carry out around 30th June 2012, it is going to be an extremely busy time for all ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=173http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=173Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTLandlords and tenants have been served with a stark reminder after a Canterbury agent without Client Money Protection collapsed owing £400,000 to its clients.Joseph Newman Letting and Estate Agents owe a ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=171http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=171Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTIntroduced on 6th April 2012, The Localism Act 2011 makes changes to the requirements relating to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) that will directly affect landlords and letting agents.Prior to 6th April, ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=169http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=169Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTIn association with the Residential Landlords Association (RLA), The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has launched a new, pay-as-you-go deposit protection scheme aimed at private sector landlords.Until now, the TDS, which says ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=170http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=170Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTLong-awaited plans for a winter sports complex – featuring an ice arena and real-snow indoor ski slope – in Cardiff Bay are set to take a major step forward this week.In ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=168http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=168Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe University of Glamorgan has announced a £28m investment in its campuses in Cardiff and Treforest as part of plans to add a further 2,500 students.The investment programme will see a ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=165http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=165Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTEstablished Lettings and Estate agency, CPS Homes are proud to present two additional members of the team! Adam Cooke and Philip Brown have both joined us after previous experience in the ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=167http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=167Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTA significant number of first-time buyers (FTBs) in the UK have benefitted from the stamp duty holiday.This is according to figures from Halifax that revealed an additional four-in-ten FTBs were exempt ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=163http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=163Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTA significant number of first-time buyers (FTBs) in the UK have benefitted from the stamp duty holiday.This is according to figures from Halifax that revealed an additional four-in-ten FTBs were exempt ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=166http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=166Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTAccording to new research from the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA), such long-distance proprietors are beginning to dominate parts of the private rented sector.Parts of the private rented sector are ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=164http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=164Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Recently Cardiff County Council have released a press release about potentially increasing the HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) licensing scheme to the Plasnewydd and Gabalfa areas of Cardiff.This has followed the ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=162http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=162Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 0.5%. The Committee also voted to increase the size of ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=160http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=160Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTUndoubtedly the hottest topic on the property pages has been the rapid rise of the private rented sector. Monthly rental values soared and tenant population increased as the housing market struggled.Activity ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=161http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=161Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTFirst-time buyers will no longer receive an exemption from stamp duty from March 2012 as the government says the relief is "ineffective".Documents with Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement reveal the view ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=158http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=158Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe number of buy-to-let mortgages on the market has increased of late.The buy-to-let market has flourished of late, with an increasing number of related mortgages being released by providers.According to new ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=159http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=159Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe months of November and December have seen us let a record number of student properties for the 2012/2013 academic year - and we expect the lets to continue to roll ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=155http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=155Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTOver the past decade, CPS Homes have helped hundreds of landlords maximise the potential of their property. This article is designed to help you consider the finer points of the improvement ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=157http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=157Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTIn the lead-up to the busy student lettings season, which typically starts just before Christmas but is getting earlier every year (!), we ran a ‘Grab a Grand’ competition that gave ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=153http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=153Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTIn November, a team made up of CPS members of staff played out a 3-3 draw against Cardiff University’s Law Society, one of our sponsored teams, in a 7-a-side football match.In ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=151http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=151Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTHaving gained Royal Assent on 15th November 2011, The Localism Act 2011 is set to be introduced in the New Year.As you may have read in previous editions of our newsletter, ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=150http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=150Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWith the festive season upon us and many of our tenants returning home for this period, we thought it prudent to advise you of some precautions you can take to ensure ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=149http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=149Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTAfter a long month of campaigning, the Cardiff University Cheerleading squad, the Cardiff Snakecharmers, ran out winners in CPS Homes' 'Grab A Grand' giveaway competition.Promoted via Facebook, the local letting agents ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=148http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=148Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe following article appeared on the WalesOnline news website on 18th July 2011;A controversial scheme to charge landlords for extra property inspections in the heart of Cardiff’s student village has generated ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=146http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=146Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes have recently made our student property list for 2012/2013! All properties available for the 2012/2013 academic year are online now.CPS Homes have one of the largest list of quality ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=144http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=144Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTOrantec Operational PoliciesEnvironmental Policy - pdf, 89KBEqual opportunities Policy - pdf, 103KBHealth and Safety Policy - pdf, 101KBQuality Assurance Policy - pdf, 103KBFrom the 12th September 2011, Cardiff County Council is ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=145http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=145Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe pride ourselves on staying up-to-date with current trends and the latest technology, offering our customers the best letting agent experience available.A little over a year ago we released a mobile-compatible ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=147http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=147Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTA Cardiff landlord with a series of housing regulation breaches and unpaid council taxes to his name has been fined £7000 recently at Cardiff Crown Court for three offences of failure ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=138http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=138Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTSeptember saw the start of a new academic year for universities and colleges throughout Cardiff. Cardiff University alone are expecting in excess of 6,000 new students - commonly known as 'Freshers' ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=136http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=136Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Government has decided that from 1st December 2011, the annual rent threshold for when a tenancy is an assured shorthold tenancy will increase from £25,000 to £100,000 in Wales.In short, ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=137http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=137Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTFancy helping your favourite University society or club win £1,000? We've just launched a competition that lets you do exactly that!The competition is being run via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/CPSHomes - ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=133http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=133Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe former Rumpoles pub on the junction of Moira Terrace and Fitazlan Place has been granted planning permission for the demolishion and subsequent erection of a five storey building comprising of ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=134http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=134Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cardiff best city for buy to let outside London. Globrix, a property agent portal for the UK has come up with some interesting statistics about the best student buy-to-lets available in ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=135http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=135Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT UK interest rates have now been held at 0.5% for more than two yearsUK interest rates have been held at a record low of 0.5% by the Bank of England's Monetary ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=132http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=132Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTAlmost a quarter of landlords are feeling more optimistic about the prospects for their property portfolios, rental income and yields, buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon has revealed.The Q2 Private Rented Sector Trends ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=131http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=131Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTPeter Bolton King (Group Chief Executive of the National Federation of Property Professionals) gets reply from Government about regulation.It seems that most weeks we read of another letting agent going out ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=130http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=130Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMTA little over a year ago here at CPSHomes we released our mobile version of our Cardiff estate agent website in preparation for the growing mobile market.In the last 12 months ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=129http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=129Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT A controversial scheme to charge landlords for extra property inspections in the heart of Cardiff’s student village has generated over £300,000 in its first year.Additional licensing was brought in by Cardiff ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=127http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=127Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Landlords are being urged to ensure they are fully tax efficient after research shows many are failing to claim for the full range of tax allowancesBuy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon said landlords ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=126http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=126Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Energy Savings Trust has been lobbying for homes with poorly rated energy efficiency to be banned from the rental market...and it seems they have had their way. The Government has ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=125http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=125Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTWith a 10% increase in the amount of students in Cardiff over the last five years, is the city a good place to invest in Cardiff student property? With close to ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=124http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=124Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe are pleased to announce that the National Assembly for Wales has chosen CPS Homes to be a supplier of residential accommodation to its members. The Assembly’s decision is based on ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=123http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=123Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTIt was the 26th month in a row that the central bank has left interest rates unchanged.UK interest rates have been kept at the record low of 0.5% again by the ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=122http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=122Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe 2nds endured a tough match on Thursday night in Pontcanna by losing 3-0 to league leaders and promotion candidates Memory Lane. The visitors took the lead after 15 mins with ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=121http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=121Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTSign of recovery in homes market, survey shows increase in sales in capital.Confidence is returning to the South Wales property market, according to one of the sector's most crucial measures.Agency express ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=120http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=120Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe UK housing market in March saw a sharp rise in the number of property enquiries, according to estate agents.The National Association of Estate Agent's (NAEA) market report for March showed ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=119http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=119Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTClwb Cymric 1 Canton Rangers 4Clwb Cymric produced yet another fine performance but were unable to take their chances against Canton Rangers in St Mellons on Saturday afternoon. Rangers took the ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=118http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=118Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTHouse prices in March edged up by 0.5%, it has been found.March witnessed a 0.5% increase in house prices, it has been shown.According to Nationwide, costs rose by 0.6% on the ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=117http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=117Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Government is going to try to help first-time buyers to obtain a mortgage. Its proposed shared-equity scheme will be aimed at helping 10,000 families buy a home for the first ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=116http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=116Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT'Student changeover time' is fast approaching and with many check-outs and check-in Inventories to carry out around 30th June 2011, it is going to be an extremely busy time for all ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=112http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=112Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Government has announced the closure of 49 county courts in England and Wales.With claims for possession of a property, such as in the event of rent arrears, already taking anywhere ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=113http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=113Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTAs we revealed in our September 2010 edition, CPS Homes became the first lettings agency in Cardiff to join Landlord Accreditation Wales - the principality's private rented sector scheme for landlords ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=115http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=115Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe are extending an open invitation to any of our Landlords who would like to attend the event with us. On the agenda for the day is The Green Deal Scheme ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=114http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=114Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTIt is estimated that in 2009 alone, £6,000,000 of client monies held by unregulated property agents were 'stolen' by the agencies in question and never to be recouped by the landlord. ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=110http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=110Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe new coalition are planning to up the energy efficiency stakes by offering funding to owners of poorly energy-rated homes, allowing them to improve their energy performance ratings. Landlords will be ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=111http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=111Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe are pleased to announce that the National Assembly for Wales has chosen CPS Homes to be a supplier of residential accommodation to its members. The Assembly's decision is based on ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=107http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=107Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTJessica has worked in Cardiff Bat professional lettings for over five years and brings this experience to the CPS Homes branch. Jessica knows the rental market inside out at Cardiff Bay ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=108http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=108Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTWhen new deposit protection legislation was brought in, in April 2007, the effect it would have on the rented sector was a hot topic amongst all those with an interest in ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=109http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=109Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Green Deal is the coalition Government's flagship carbon emissions reduction project. It is a Conservative idea but has the full backing of the Liberal Democrats. The purpose of  the Green ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=102http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=102Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTSimon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, provides comment on the December 2010 RICS Housing Market Survey.One aspect of the latest RICS Housing Market Survey that was little noted in the commentary on the ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=101http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=101Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTRenting is become increasingly popular, according to research by the Association of Residential Letting Agents. Renting is becoming increasingly popular, according to research by the Association of Residential Lettings Agents. In ARLA's ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=103http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=103Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe number of people considering buying or selling was higher than expected in the first two weeks of the year.The housing market has received a boost as more people become interested ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=100http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=100Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTLandlord Accreditation Wales, the principality's private rent sector scheme for landlords and agents, has announced that the Cardiff based CPS Homes lettings agency is the first Association of Residential Letting Agent ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=99http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=99Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe standard rate of VAT has risen from 17.5% to 20% as the government looks to boost tax revenues to cut its deficit.Business groups have warned that retailers will be hit ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=98http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=98Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTA fast pace was set by Pharmacy at the start of the game, with lots of quick passing and impressive running lines from both teams. Unfortunately, Cardiff were unable to dominate ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=97http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=97Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes - Published Landlord NewsletterCPS Homes have published a newsletter for our clientele for a number of years, providing up to date property related information. We cover various aspects from ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=106http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=106Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTLetting agents are more successful at keeping rental properties occupied than individual landlords, according to an analysis of deposits from The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS). Lettings agents ensure that the ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=96http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=96Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTResult from last week's IMG B team game:Team players: Indeg Jameson (C), Caz Nixon, Jenny Shepperson, Alice Evans, Laura McMahon, Emma Huxtable, Lucy DaveyIMG WIN 11-5Closely fought game in damp and ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=94http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=94Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTDo we need to protect our bonds?When the national deposit protection legislation was introduced in 2007, it drummed up a great deal of scepticism within the lettings industry. Surely those landlords ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=93http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=93Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTA superb second half performance by St. Peter’s Seconds transformed an eventless (is that a word) first 40 minutes which saw the welcome break arrive with a 3 point lead to ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=90http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=90Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTMatch report 6th November 2010 CARDIFF UNI B Vs Biosci Team: Chrissie Knudfen, Lucy Davey, Laura Mcmahon, Rhian Jacob, Emily Barry, Carolyn Nixon. Indeg Sameson 18 -7 win. A tidy start ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=91http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=91Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTMatch report 17th November 2010 CARDIFF UNI A Vs Law ATeam: Gemma Andrews, Alice Hole, Rachel Williams, Alaw Davies, Hannah Cave, Anna Harvey, Georgie Pick 25 – 16 loss As another ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=92http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=92Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are delighted to announce that we have recently joined the Association of Letting & Management Agents (ALMA); a self-regulating organisation that encourages best practice within the lettings industry throughout ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=95http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=95Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are delighted to announce the launch of their Investors Section. This section is designed for current and potential investors and property developers throughout Cardiff. This section of our website ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=87http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=87Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTCathays/Cardiff HMO Additional LicensingThere are a number of recent clarifications that can be made on the additional licensing introduced in the Cathays Community Ward in Cardiff.As a reminder, every HMO within ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=88http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=88Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes have secured a deal with one of Cardiff's biggest student newspapers the Gair Rhydd. CPS Homes will be appearing in the Gair Rhydd in various editions over the next ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=89http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=89Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes have recently made our student property list for 2011/2012! All properties available for the 2011/2012 academic year are online now.CPS Homes have one of the largest list of quality ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=86http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=86Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are excited to announce that their own photographer has been out and about in the clubs and pubs of Cardiff taking free photos and posting them to Facebook to ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=85http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=85Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes have embarked upon a major student marketing campaign with adverts in the Gair Rhydd throughout the academic year in Cardiff Student Union's paper; The Gair Rhydd.With the initial campaign ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=84http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=84Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are giving away free beer for every student that comes into any of our four branches!With four branches throughout Cardiff, you're never going to be far away from picking ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=83http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=83Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTBank of England Maintains Bank Rate at 0.5% and the Size of the Asset Purchase Programme at £200 BillionThe Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain the official ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=80http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=80Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe second issue of the CPS Homes Newsletter is now available online. If you are a managed client of ours you should have received it with your September statement. The newsletter ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=82http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=82Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTOver the past ten years CPS Homes has grown to be the leading property agent in the Cardiff area. With over 800 managed properties, dealing with huge numbers of both tenants ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=79http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=79Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Government has decided that from 1st October 2010 the Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) threshold will rise to £100,000 from £25,000. The rise will apply retrospectively and will be applied to ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=78http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=78Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTCapital Gains Tax (CGT) rises from 18% to 28% at midnight tonight for higher rate tax payers. This was probably the most controversial of the budget announcements, although not as dramatic ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=77http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=77Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTFollowing on from the recent success of CPS Homes sponsored side Clwb Cymric at the climax of the football season, Dinas Powys Cricket Club has proven that experience is not always ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=76http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=76Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are delighted to launch its new, improved quarterly newsletter available online and in print.The June version of the newsletter is available as a PDF download (3.8MB) herehttp://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=81http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=81Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes - Published Landlord NewsletterCPS Homes have published a newsletter for our clientele for a number of years, providing up to date property related information. We cover various aspects from ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=104http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=104Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT If you are considering selling your property, then CPS Homes has some great news for you; selling your home just got easier, and less expensive!The coalition Government has today announced the ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=75http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=75Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTWith football the height of discussion in the Cardiff area at present due to the progress of Cardiff City and their bid to become a Premier League team, CPS Homes are ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=74http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=74Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sales in second homes, and investment properties could rocket over the coming weeks as investors and property owners look to offload their assets before any rise in Capital gains tax in ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=72http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=72Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTHIP’s could be scrapped as early as May 25th under the coalition agreement between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats, according to sources. Only Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) are likely to be ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=73http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=73Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTDue to the downturn in the housing market, some homeowners have reluctantly become landlords, with little or no experience of dealing with tenants, in order to balance the books.Landlords who have ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=70http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=70Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTAs the anticipation builds ahead of this years World Cup, we think it is important to keep you up to date with our upcoming competition The competition is being run in conjunction ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=69http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=69Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTPrime Minister Gordon Brown said he expects U.K. house prices to “stabilize” on increasing demand from first-time buyers.“There’s a pent-up demand for housing,” Brown told reporters at an event in Cardiff, ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=71http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=71Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTRightmove Plc has announced a rise in asking prices by the largest amount for the month of April for three years, as demand exceeded the quantity of desirable properties for sale ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=68http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=68Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTWe at CPS Homes are pleased to announce the launch of our first competition of 2010!With the World Cup in South Africa fast approaching, talk has been rife in the office ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=67http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=67Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTStudent accommodation website, Accommodation For Students, has today released the results of their latest survey, based on nearly 42,000 student reviews from 76 University cities and towns across the UK.Among the ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=66http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=66Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 0.5%.  The Committee also voted to maintain the stock of ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=65http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=65Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTIn his last Budget before the election, the chancellor has outlined changes to stamp duty.From 25 March first-time buyers purchasing properties worth up to £250,000 will pay no stamp duty. The ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=61http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=61Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has welcomed the new rules relating to the protection of deposits on tenancies worth between £25,000 and £100,000 a year, due to come into force from ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=62http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=62Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTCardiff County Council has confirmed the designation of an additional licensing scheme in respect of houses in multiple occupation (HMO’s) covering the Cathays Community Ward of Cardiff. The designation was made ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=60http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=60Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are proud to announce that they are the first property agent in Cardiff to successfully launch a mobile webpage, allowing prospective buyers and tenants to search our extensive database ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=59http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=59Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Sales Department at CPS Homes is an ever-expanding area of the company that continues to produce great results. With property prices up nearly 10% since April 2009, and set to ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=58http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=58Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes have been called into action by the British Broadcasting Corporation, more commonly known as the BBC, to find a number of properties in the Cardiff area for an upcoming ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=57http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=57Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTHouse prices increased by 0.6% to £169,777 in January, marking the seventh consecutive monthly increase, according to the lastest Halifax price index out today.Prices increased 3.6% on the year, which is ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=54http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=54Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTIn a policy statement out today [February 3], The Private Rented Sector: Professionalism and Quality: consultation responses and next steps, John Healey, minister for housing and planning, confirms plans to introduce ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=55http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=55Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTOne in 10 landlords to bolster portfoliosOne in 10 landlords plans to purchase property during the first quarter of 2010, according to Paragon Group.The latest private rented sector trends survey from ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=56http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=56Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTUK house prices rose by 5.9% in 2009, making some recovery from the massive falls seen last year, the Nationwide building society has said.The rise in prices seen this year compared with a sharp fall ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=52http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=52Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTArticle taken directly from Cardiff County Council's newsletter. Mandatory licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) came in 3 years ago. Cardiff Council now plans to roll out an additional licensing scheme ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=51http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=51Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Extending the stamp duty holiday past its December 31st cut-off point prevent "an unwelcome pause in the housing market", according to National Association of Estate Agents president Gray Smith.He claimed that ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=48http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=48Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 'House prices are likely to keep rising for the time being', says the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).A government property survey said house prices had risen by 6% between May ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=49http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=49Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTShadow Housing Minister, Grant Shapps MP, announced that should the Conservative Party from the next Government, they would reinstate Housing Benefit tenants' choice to have rent paid direct to their landlords. ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=50http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=50Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT£500 Student Society Give-Away! **VOTING IS NOW OPEN CLICK AND VOTE!** http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/lettings/cardiff_students/competition_vote.aspxCPS Homes is giving away £500 to the most popular student society in Cardiff. All you have to do to ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=47http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=47Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTCardiffBay has undergone major rejuvenation in the last several years and has become one of these most desirable places to live in Cardiff, offering a modern and contemporary lifestyle. CPS Homes opened ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=46http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=46Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTFor the first time since December 2007, Nationwide have reported that house prices have risen for the last three months. June 2009 saw a 0.9% increase on house prices, with May also ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=45http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=45Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTHouse prices in Cardiff have dropped nearly £7,000 on average over the last month according to the latest figures released by Rightmove. The average property fell from £194,726 to £187,982.Cardiff Estate ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=43http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=43Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTIt has been reported that more and more people are losing money through online property adverts, on sites such as Gumtree and Craiglist.  Trading Standards have reported the rise in the ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=44http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=44Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTKeep Cardiff Tidy for the fifth year running are organising extra rubbish collection days for tenants moving out in June and July. This is run in partnership with UWIC, Cardiff Univeristy ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=42http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=42Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTA new incentive scheme is needed to help encourage landlords to modernise homes says the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA).With the number of properties for rent growing by over 17% ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=41http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=41Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTNationwide today reported a 1.2% rise in house prices throughout the month of May, the second rise in three months. The average house price is still 11.3% lower than a year ago ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=40http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=40Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTRightmove today released figures which show asking prices have risen a staggering 12.1% in April. This rise has not been shown as dramatically across the rest of Wales with Bridgend showing ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=39http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=39Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are excited to announce that the highly proclaimed Google Street View is integrated into their website for all of their lettings and sales properties. All prospective tenants have already ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=38http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=38Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes now lists all of its properties through Globrix and Times Online. CPS Homes are committed to giving easy access for potential tenants searching for property, and high profile advertising ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=37http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=37Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTCardiff County Council have recently prosecuted a Cardiff landlord for not carrying out essential improvements to a rented property, which included installing a fire detection system. A notice was served under ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=36http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=36Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe government is proposing to force all private landlords, including buy to let investors, property investors and ‘accidental’ landlords to register before letting out any residential property.This new scheme proposed aims ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=34http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=34Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are committed to causing as little impact to the environment that we all live in, whilst continuing to provide an exemplary level of service to our landlords and tenants.To ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=35http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=35Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Bank of England base rate remains at 0.5%, and has increased the size of the asset purchase program by £50 billion to £125 billion. The Bank of England’s monetary policy ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=33http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=33Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTFirst-time buyers have almost disappeared from the market. Falling house prices mean that two million households have either negative equity, or too little equity to finance a house move, lenders have ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=32http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=32Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has reported that interest from home-buyers is starting to gain real momentum, although sales remain low.Enquiries in the housing market have been increasing for ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=31http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=31Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Bank of England’s Committee today voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 0.5%. The Committee also voted to continue with the programme, announced on ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=30http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=30Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe cost of a home in the UK increased by 0.9% during March, pushing average values back up above £150,000 to £150,946.The surprise increase saw the annual rate of house price ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=29http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=29Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTIt has been well documented in the last couple of days, the problems that tenants face when the property they are renting is repossessed by the mortgage company.Often tenants are only ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=28http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=28Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTIn light of the recent problems, mortgages may be cut to 90% Loan-To-Value, seeing the end of 100% mortgages said Lord Turner, chairman of the Financial Services Authority. He said he ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=27http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=27Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTMany universities in England and Wales want a sharp increase in tuition fees.It has been reported that fees may be raised to between £4,000 and £20,000 per year, with more than ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=26http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=26Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTHBOS, part of the Lloyds Banking Group reported a 2.3% drop in February in house prices, making the average house worth £160, 327.As per reports by other lenders, there are signs ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=24http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=24Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFor the sixth successive time the Bank of England has lowered the interest rate, now down to 0.5% at an all time low as in an attempt to revive the economy.The ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=25http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=25Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTCardiff HMO licence fees are due to rise from £410 to £700 from the 1st April 2009 in order to cover the cost of tracking down landlords who have no come ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=23http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=23Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTAfter Halifax’s last months report that house prices had increase, Nationwide have released February’s figures that show house prices on a nationwide average have dropped by 1.8% in February.However, Nationwide have ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=22http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=22Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Halifax House Price Index for January 2009 has shown a 1.9% increase in house prices, offsetting the December fall of 1.6%. Whilst Halifax are clear in the message that a ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=18http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=18Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are delighted to announce that the new Pontcanna office will be opened on Monday 2nd March 2009, and will be located at 219 Cathedral Road, undoubtedly the most prolific ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=19http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=19Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT"Would they have started St David's 2 if they had known the economic position from the outset? The capital shopping centres and land securities has said an emphatic yes"Despite the economic ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=17http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=17Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes have a unique investment opportunity for our clients on behalf of Midas Estates.The development of studio, 1 and 2 bedroom luxury apartments offer (potential):Investment paid in 5 Years12% return ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=21http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=21Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Bank of England has reduced interest rates to a record low of 1% from 1.5% in an attempt to boost the economy.This is the fifth interest rate cut since October ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=16http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=16Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are seeking quality 5 bedroom student houses in Cathays for waiting students.We have many groups waiting for that something special in Cathays...if you or a friend have not yet ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=15http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=15Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are excited to still be leading the way after eight years of renting student accommodation.  Due to huge demand for our student houses, CPS Homes are currently staying open ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=12http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=12Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTCPS Homes are proud to announce the opening of their newest office in the charismatic area of Pontcanna. Pontcanna is Cardiff’s media city where you can rub shoulders with the stars of ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=11http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=11Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Bank of England has reduced the base rate by another half a percent to just 1.5% - the lowest rate in 314 years in an attempt to assist the economy.  ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=14http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=14Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTPontcanna residents divided over support of the development of flatsPontcanna resident groups Radical and Crag could determine the future of planned flats on Conway RoadThe plan, which splits the residents is ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=13http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=13Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT50 Landlords have pre-paid the agency fees on their houses. Get in quick and get a bargain!Full lists out now, become a member on our website!Over 300 properties, student and professional ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=10http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=10Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTProperty listings for academic year 09/10 will be published by CPS Homes 17th November. Every year the student accommodation lists seem to come out earlier and earlier, pushed by agents and ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=9http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=9Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTIn a year where the Cardiff Bay property sales market has taken a good beating, there is at a silver lining for some.In the past 6 months Andrew Dillon, CPS Homes ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=8http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=8Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTLandlord and Agents offering property for rent from October 2008 will be required by law to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for their property.The EPC will have ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=7http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=7Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTCPS homes assisting new and existing clients in finding the best buy to let property in Cardiff.With years and years of property price increases a lot of serious buy to let ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=6http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=6Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTNew guidance on Fire Doors from CCC. If there are no smoke detectors in the bedrooms, smoke seals are “out” and intumescent strips “in.”In Layman’s terms this means there needs to ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=5http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=5Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTBuyers of homes worth up to £175,000 will not have to pay stamp duty, Alistair Darling has announced, as he promised the country would "get through" the economic downturn.In a surprise ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=4http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=4Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTWe haven’t enough property available to satisfy the vast number of enquiries we are receiving, we urgently need quality 1 – 7 bed property in Roath, Cathays and 1 – 3 ...http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=3http://www.cpshomes.co.uk/blog-post.aspx?bp=3Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT