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Stamp duty reprieve for landlords expanding portfolios right now 25 February 2021

Landlords currently buying properties and concerned they may not make the March 31 stamp duty holiday deadline have good news - there"s likely to be an extension.

The Times has an exclusive that Chancellor Rishi Sunak will extend the tax break until the end of June in order to avoid as many as 100,000 purchasers - thousands of them landlords - missing out on the exemption because of slow transaction processes.... Read More

What does the new stamp duty holiday mean for you? 09 July 2020

What does the new stamp duty holiday mean for you?

The government has today (8th July) unveiled a new stamp duty holiday that will run until 31st March next year.

As soon as the chancellor made the announcement we saw a rush of people looking at property on iProperties website for sale and auctions.... Read More

When will we get possession? 22 June 2020

When will we get possession?

The suspension of the courts hearing possession claims was due to come to an end on 25 June but has been extended. The Practice Direction 51Z for the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) was initially issued on 27 March 2020 and suspended all Part 55 possession claims and enforcement of those claims for a period of 90 days until 25 June 2020.... Read More

EICR Deadline - Are you ready? 22 June 2020

If you are renting out a property in England, any tenancy you create or renew on or after July 1st 2020 will require an electrical inspection and a report on the condition of the property (EICR) performed by a qualified person.

Renewals in this case include statutory periodic tenancies that are created at the end of a fixed term on or after this date.... Read More

New Regulations in Ealing 04 August 2016

Following a public consultation earlier this year, Ealing Council has agreed to introduce two new property licensing schemes to help improve standards in the borough"s private rented sector. The new additional and selective licensing schemes will both come into force from 1 January 2017 for a five year period.... Read More

Right to Rent 11 February 2016

New immigration law for landlords, also known as ‘Right to Rent" which was passed on 01/02/2016 by our Government. From 1st February 2016 landlords who let property in England will have to carry out checks to make sure potential tenants have the right to rent in the UK.... Read More

Petition against Buy to Let Tax changes passes 35,000 signatures 02 November 2015

The online petition opposing the proposed tax changes for buy to let landlords has now reached 35,000 signatures – but is still some way off the target which may trigger a parliamentary debate on the issue. The tax proposal, outlined by Chancellor George Osborne back in the July Budget, means mortgage interest tax relief for buy to let owners will be restricted to the basic rate of income tax, currently 20%, even if they themselves pay the higher 40 or 45% tax rates.... Read More

Smoke Alarm Regulations 03 September 2015

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms As you may be aware, new smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarm (England) regulations are expected to come into force in October 2015, requiring private rental sector landlords to improve the fire safety of their tenants as well as offer protection against Carbon Monoxide poisoning.... Read More

Deregulation Act Deadline Approaching 18 June 2015

Deregulation Act Deadline Approaching As a result of the Deregulation Act, any live deposits taken on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) before 6 April 2007 which you continue to hold against a Statutory Periodic Tenancy which began after 6 April 2007 must be protected before 23 June.... Read More

Landlords Are You Licensed??? 19 February 2015

Landlords Are You Licensed IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A CHANGE IN THE LAW AFFECTING LANDLORDS OF PRIVATELY RENTED HOMES If you haven"t already applied and you"re running an unlicensed property in Brent, you are breaking the law and could be fined up to £20,000.... Read More

Iproperties Ltd Are Now Recruiting 29 January 2015

iProperties Ltd are looking for new staff ranging from Admin to Negotiators. Are you ready to kick start a career with never ending Rewards, or do you know someone that could benefit from this? Then Visit Us for updated Job Vacancies: http://tinyurl.com/iPropertiesLtd-Career Read More