July 2017 Posts

Buy-to-let investment remains extremely strong despite September 2017 lending changes

28 July 2017

New lending rules coming into force this September will see landlords’ entire property portfolios scrutinised before being allowed to borrow what they need for their next buy-to-let investment.Lenders will be required to look at the whole picture before making their decision on a single property mortgage application, meaning one or …

Landlord fined for failing to comply with Rent Smart Wales

26 July 2017

Rent Smart Wales is potentially one of Wales’ largest changes to legislature for landlords in the country. Over the last two years, we have written several blogs detailing the introduction of Rent Smart Wales, and what it means for Welsh landlords. We understand that such a big overhaul can appear …

Who's responsible for the repair or replacement of white goods in a rented property?

19 July 2017

As Cardiff’s largest letting and estate agent, we house hundreds of tenants in properties every year, including everyone from students to young professionals, to families, and that means we’re frequently contacted about several important issues. One of the most common questions we’re asked is about white goods and who is …

Cardiff University is to become a centre for dementia research

14 July 2017

Students in Cardiff have access to some of the best higher education in all of Wales, with several institutions that cater to a wide variety of learning methods and academic endeavours, including Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and Cardiff Metropolitan University. This is bolstered by an academic community …

Government to limit tenancy deposits to the equivalent of one month's rent

12 July 2017

In case you missed it, the Tenants’ Fees Bill for England was announced in the Queen's Speech last week. As well as the much-publicised ban on letting agents charging any form of fee to tenants, the Government surprisingly announced that the Bill will include provisions to limit tenancy deposits to the …

New 17-storey student accommodation bloc planned for Cardiff city centre

07 July 2017

Images courtesy & copyright of Remarkable Group If you live or work in Cardiff, you’ll know that the Welsh capital is renowned for its student population; students currently make up around 20% of the entire population, and with this figure continuing to rise, it means more student accommodation is required to …

Rented properties must be rated at least an 'E' for energy efficiency from 1 April 2018

05 July 2017

From 1 April 2018, landlords will be unable to grant a tenancy – whether it be a new one or a renewal of an existing one – if their property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) does not show at least a rating 'E' for energy efficiency.Then, from 1st April 2020, the …

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July 2017 Posts

Buy-to-let investment remains extremely strong despite September 2017 lending changes

Buy-to-let investment remains extremely strong despite September 2017 lending changes

28 July 2017

Landlord fined for failing to comply with Rent Smart Wales

Landlord fined for failing to comply with Rent Smart Wales

26 July 2017

Who's responsible for the repair or replacement of white goods in a rented property?

Who's responsible for the repair or replacement of white goods in a rented property?

19 July 2017

Cardiff University is to become a centre for dementia research

Cardiff University is to become a centre for dementia research

14 July 2017

Government to limit tenancy deposits to the equivalent of one month's rent

Government to limit tenancy deposits to the equivalent of one month's rent

12 July 2017

New 17-storey student accommodation bloc planned for Cardiff city centre

New 17-storey student accommodation bloc planned for Cardiff city centre

07 July 2017

Rented properties must be rated at least an 'E' for energy efficiency from 1 April 2018

Rented properties must be rated at least an 'E' for energy efficiency from 1 April 2018

05 July 2017

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