In September, we discussed how people over the age of 55 could be losing out on money with the introduction of the pension freedoms scheme, with a survey suggesting that those who took advantage of the scheme were actually losing out due to a lack of understanding about the terms …
The process of purchasing a buy-to-let property can be extremely stressful, especially for new landlords and investors. You have to complete a mountain of paperwork, ensure that you're up-to-date on developments that could affect landlords, such as the potential removal of the wear and tear allowance, and arrange finance for …
In case you haven’t realised it yet, Christmas is nearly here, and that means students have gone home to spend some quality time with their families, and the year is coming to an end; and what a year it has been for CPS Homes! In 2015, we managed to surpass …
With property prices reaching pre-recession levels and continuing to rise, many landlords and homeowners are buying property as an investment, expecting values to increase even further over the next 50 years. Many homeowners don’t move that often once they've bought their first property - about 3-5 times in a lifetime …
Rent Smarter with CPS Homes As experts on the newly-introduced Rent Smart Wales landlord registration and licensing scheme, we're here to help landlords comply with the new legislation put on them. Due to an increasing amount of 'red tape' put in place by the local authority and Welsh Government in recent years, …
If you've recently moved to Cardiff, you've probably been so busy getting to grips with your courses and visiting all the pubs and clubs in the city, that you haven't fully experienced everything that the Welsh capital has to offer. To help you discover your new city, we've taken a …
Students make up a significant proportion of the Cardiff population, and without them, the Welsh capital wouldn't be the exciting and diverse city it is today. Here at CPS Homes, we love to get involved in local events across Cardiff, and have previously sponsored a number of charity events and …
Update: view the latest information on Rent Smart Wales Rent Smart Wales applies to every landlord in Wales, regardless of the type of property they rent out. In short, if you currently let a property to tenants, you need to take action. This applies whether you manage properties yourself or not. What do …
It seems like every week in the news there is another horror story about someone being shown around a property that can be best described as uninhabitable, for an extortionate amount of money. Case in point, one house hunter in London recently went to see a bedroom only to be …
The dedicated CPS Homes Maintenance Team are on-hand at all times of the day and night to respond to any issues you may have at your property. They’ll respond quickly and keep you informed of what’s going on at every step of the process, meaning you’re never left wondering what’s …
