What does Brighton & Hove's licensing scheme proposal mean to Landlords & Tenants?
As you may know licenses are required for HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupation) both locally and nationally, depending on the property use, size and often location. Back in NOV-16 I attended a National Landlord Association meeting in response to the Brighton & Hove County Council (BHCC) Housing & New Homes meeting putting forward proposals¬†for […]
Are you a Landlord? Do you know about MEES APR-18?
From APR-18 a new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard will apply to rented residential property, linked to the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) required to let or sell a property in the UK. This post explains the key dates, requirements and steps you need to take in order to avoid being caught out. What is MEES? The […]
How can networking increase revenue and connections?
This post would interest anyone who owns or runs a business locally and is looking to increase revenue and local connections. BNI is the world’s most successful referral networking organisation generating £11.2 billion of business for our members last year. I attend the local BNI business community called Hove Albion (click link to view) and […]
Accidental Landlord advice
Although many people become landlords as part of an investment strategy or as a way to make an income, some people become landlords unintentionally. When a person lets out a property as a result of circumstance rather than careful planning, they‚Äôre often referred to as an ‚Äòaccidental landlord‚Äô. An accidental landlord could be a person […]
Brighton & Hove average rents April 2017
Monthly update on local market trends using Rightmove statistics (not including student properties) Brighton & Hove Rent Trends: Brighton & Hove New Instructions: If you need any assistance letting your property in Brighton, Hove, Kemptown and surrounding areas or if you just have some general queries please feel free to contact us on +44 […]
Brighton & Hove average rents March 2017
Monthly update on local market trends using Rightmove statistics (not including student properties) Brighton & Hove Rent Trends: Brighton & Hove New Instructions: If you need any assistance letting your property in Brighton, Hove, Kemptown and surrounding areas or if you just have some general queries please feel free to contact us on +44 (0)1273 […]
Buy to Let tax relief – important changes from 1-APR
As we are fast approaching 1-APR this post is a reminder of the new Buy to Let (BTL) tax regulations due to start imminently. Who does it affect? This will apply to you if you have a BTL mortgage but it will NOT apply if there is no mortgage on the relevant property. What has […]
Brighton & Hove average rents February 2017
Monthly update on local market trends using Rightmove statistics Brighton & Hove Rent Trends: 1 bed 2 bed 3 bed 4 bed 5 bed April ¬£878 ¬£1,260 ¬£1,512 ¬£1,853 ¬£2,382 June ¬£849 ¬£1,246 ¬£1,519 ¬£1,853 ¬£2,430 August ¬£899 ¬£1,248 ¬£1,644 ¬£2,173 ¬£2,476 October ¬£920 ¬£1,272 ¬£1,553 ¬£2,066 ¬£2,353 December ¬£881 ¬£1,304 ¬£1,584 ¬£1,958 ¬£2,478 Average […]
Brighton & Hove Council proposing city-wide PRS licensing
I am sure you are aware that some properties require an HMO (Houses of Multiple Occupation) license. I recently attended a National Landlord’s Association event following Brighton & Hove Council’s meeting proposing a Private Rented Sector Discretionary Licensing Scheme on 16-NOV-16. Nothing to worry about? Read on…. To set the scene what are the HMO […]
Brighton & Hove average rents October 2016
Monthly update on local market trends using Rightmove statistics Brighton & Hove Average Rents: Avg 1 bed +2.3%¬†¬†¬† ¬£920 PCM Avg 2 bed -1.0% ¬†¬†¬† ¬£1272 Avg 3 bed -1.1% ¬†¬†¬†¬† ¬£1553 Avg 4 bed -1.1%¬†¬†¬†¬†¬† ¬£2066 Avg 5 bed -1.1% ¬†¬†¬† ¬£2353 Brighton & Hove New Instructions: Let me know if you would […]