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The deadline for the current help-to-buy scheme is set to be extended by a further month, taking it to the end of March.
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When decorating a rented property, there’s many things you must bear in mind when making changes, including getting the landlord’s permission.
However, there are plenty of ways to add personality to the property without risking your deposit.
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Although it was thought that activity would begin to peter out at the end of last year, given that the original stamp duty holiday deadline was March 31st, that wasn't the case for the first part of 2021.
Now, with the recent extension announcement, the nation's home movers have a second chance at seeing incredible savings.
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Just after we started 2021, Housing Secretary – Robert Jenrick – announced an extension on the ban preventing tenants from being evicted.
With the recent news that the ban will once again be extended, pushing bailiff-enforced evictions in the private rental sector back to March 31st, what does this mean for landlords and tenants?
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A stunning two double bedroom period house which has been refurbished to a high standard offering modern, generous accommodation throughout.
£700,000
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An impressive, thoughtfully modernised four bedroom terraced house situated in a desirable, family orientated area. Including a substantial garden studio.
£1,150,000
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Backing on to Pitshanger Park, a wonderful four bedroom period home, skilfully extended with loft and rear extensions.
£1,240,000
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A beautifully presented and charming three bedroom Victorian terraced home featuring a contemporary design.
£825,000
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More new properties are coming onto the market now than at the start of the year.
With increasing competition, how can you make your home stand out to buyers?
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When priced right the first time, Rightmove found that a house sold 26 days faster, on average.
Learn more about their recent market analysis here.
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Nationwide’s most recent House Price Index has uncovered a four-year high price growth in the UK – meaning that your home could be worth more than ever.
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New long-term targets have been announced for improving energy efficiency standards within the rental sector.
Find out what is included in the government's proposal.
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This month Northfields are joining the celebration of the 40th anniversary at the Log Cabin Charity based in Northfield Avenue.
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With the government’s furlough scheme ending in October, there’s a concern that the number of homeowners and tenants facing financial difficulty will increase further.
For our impartial guidance on mortgage holidays, read this article.
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With the surge in demand for rental properties set to increase even more than what we’ve experienced this summer, property certificate providers say landlords need to be prepared to deal with the influx in demand.
Learn more here.
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Ever since its announcement, the government’s stamp duty holiday has sparked a surge in activity across the country’s property market.
For the key market statistics, read more here.
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Whether it’s your first time letting a property or you’re already an established landlord, we’ve outlined the five essentials steps you need to take to fulfil your obligations and provide quality housing for your tenants.
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Rent payments will continue to be paid as normal and we have ensured home working will be implemented if required to ensure our usual service can continue. We are being sensitive to the circumstances of tenants and will be speaking with you on a case by case basis if tenants are suffering hardship and an inability to make usual rent payments as a result of the virus.
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Property viewings continue and negotiators have been given appropriate equipment and training for their visits. Our property management department will continue to look after emergency works on a case by case basis however we shall not be carrying out periodic property inspections or proceeding with non-emergency works at properties to minimise contact for all parties including contractors. We asking all our suppliers to be responsible about their employees and to safely carry out work so they are not putting tenants at risk.
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We will continue to encourage tenants to use our online reporting tool Fixflo and aim to call back every tenant that reports a repair online. However, as the situation progresses we may move to ‘emergency only’ repairs and are liaising with contractors to ensure we have suppliers available to perform essential repairs.
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Although no gain for those with fixed-rate mortgages, the emergency 0.5% interest rate cut announced by the Bank of England yesterday will mean monthly savings for householders with tracker mortgages. It is also great news for landlords as nearly all buy-to-let mortgages are lent on an interest-only basis. A 0.5% cut in rate, equals a saving of about £40 a month for every £100,000 borrowed. It will also mean better deals for those about to take out a mortgage.
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Unlike previous budgets, landlords will be relieved to hear that there have been no new tax measures introduced this year. While a 2% stamp duty surcharge will be introduced for non UK nationals from April 2021, UK based buyers and sellers will also be pleased that there are no domestic changes, providing both groups with welcome confidence and certainty.
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To help cushion the blow from falling demand due to the Coronavirus, the Chancellor has announced 100% business rates relief for 2020/21 for small businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors with a rateable value of less than £51K.
Retailers will be celebrating as a £3,000 cash grant worth £3bn, has also been allocated to approximately 700,000 smaller businesses that already pay no business rates.
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Announced in the home building package is a £12bn, multi-year settlement to extend the Affordable Homes Scheme plus an additional £1.1bn from the Housing Infrastructure Fund to help build nearly 70,000 new homes across the country in high demand areas.
In addition, the eight Metro mayors have been allocated a £400m fund to to help build new homes on brownfield sites. To help local authorities, interest rates on lending for social housing will also be cut by 1%.
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From 1st June 2020, if any of your tenants have paid a deposit of more than five weeks’ rent (where the total annual rent is below £50,000) or six weeks’ rent (where the total annual rent is £50,000 or above), you will be obliged to return any amount they have paid above those caps.
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Subject to approval by both Houses of Parliament, landlords and agents will need to ensure that electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all new tenancies in England from 1 July 2020 or from 1 April 2021 for existing tenancies.
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In order to ensure that we provide the best possible service to our landlords, we are making some changes in our property management department at Northfields. So if we manage your property you may find that you are speaking to some new people.
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Those of you who use our Property Management service may already know that we recently said a fond farewell to our longstanding Property Manager, Keilly Skeite. We now say a very warm welcome to her successor, Rosanne Goreham who you can find out all about on our website
Meet the Team page. You can contact Rosanne
here and find out all about the benefits of Property Management
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As well as the 5th new Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Directive which came into play on January 10th, there was an announcement from the government on January 14th that The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 will become effective on April 1st. This means that landlords must carry out testing for all electrics because if there is an accident or fire that is electrics related, the landlord or managing agent will be held liable and, if proven responsible, could receive fines of up to £30,000.
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With different types of tax regulations in place for overseas and UK landlords, it's essential that we hold accurate and up to date address and contact details for all our landlords. Please do let us know as soon as possible if your details have changed. Simply let us know by sending an email
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According to Zoopla this week, a 4% drop in rental properties coming to market in 2019 has coincided with an 8% increase in rental demand. We have witnessed this shift in balance first hand at Northfields where we have had an incredibly busy time with the number of tenants looking for homes at an all time high. If you have another property to let, please let us know. We will find you tenants in no time!
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Here at Northfields we are firm believers in giving back and so far this year we are pleased to have been involved in a number of successful charity campaigns raising more than £4,000. Our staff have braced the elements in the Love Mud Challenge to raise £956 for a range of charities as well as collecting over 500 items for Ealing Food Bank in June.
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Whether you want to add value to your home in preparation for sale or you just want to make your property a more appealing place to live, redecorating and incorporating the latest trends is a worthwhile endeavour. Take a look through some of our picks of the best home design ideas emerging through 2019…
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Whether it’s a little country escape, a place by the sea or even somewhere abroad, who wouldn’t love a home away from home? We’ve put together some facts you should consider before taking the leap into second home ownership.
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It’s been a long day at work and you’re a little stressed; what better than a relaxing, hot bath to unwind and loosen up? Bathrooms have become sanctuaries in our homes in recent years, with innovative design and outstanding comfort at the heart of all good bathrooms. If you’re thinking of updating your bathroom, then we have some handy hints and tips to help you create a space to relax in.
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In what has been described by the government as 'an unprecedented move', Whirpool is under instruction to recall 500,000 faulty tumble driers which were sold between 1st April 2004 and 30th September 2015 and which may pose a fire hazard. Many of these driers could be in rented accommodation. You can find out here if yours is one of the dangerous models.
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Blind cords can be lethal for small children. According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, there have been at least 33 deaths across the UK due to looped cords since 1999. Their research also indicates that most accidental deaths involving blind cords happen in the bedroom and occur in children between 16 months and 36 months. Read on to find out how this can be prevented.
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The Child Accident Prevention Trust has just issued a timely reminder about the dangers of open windows without fitted restrictors. During these warmer months when it is often necessary to let in some fresh air, one UK child a day is admitted to hospital needing specialist care because they have fallen from a window. The Trust has lots of practical safety advice.
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A Zero Deposit Guarantee can now replace a traditional tenancy deposit, giving landlords the same cover and protection as having a tenancy deposit in the bank, whilst making renting more affordable for tenants.
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As we move closer to the June 1st introduction of the Tenant Fees Ban for agents and landlords, we thought it would be useful to recap the proposed changes. All current guidance is still subject to amendment but the ban means that soon neither a landlord nor an agent will be able to charge a tenant for references, tenancy agreements or any other administration.
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Providing guidance and advice to landlords of domestic rented properties about the minimum standards required to let homes, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 (‘the Act’) came into force on 20 March 2019. It is designed to ensure that all rented accommodation is fit for human habitation and to strengthen tenants’ means of redress against the minority of landlords who do not fulfil their legal obligations to keep their properties safe.
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UK rents are predicted to rise 11.4% in the next five years, according to a forecast by CBRE Research. The property group forecasts that rents will rise 1.3% in 2019.
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The Tenant Fees Bill has now passed its final reading at the House of Commons, meaning that it will soon gain Royal Assent and become an Act of Parliament.
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It was announced last week as part of measures for a new Housing Complaints Resolution Service that all landlords will be legally required to become members of a redress scheme to ensure that any disputes are resolved quickly.
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In what has been described by the government as 'an unprecedented move', Whirpool is under instruction to recall 500,000 faulty tumble driers which were sold between 1st April 2004 and 30th September 2015 and which may pose a fire hazard. Many of these driers could be in rented accommodation. You can find out here if yours is one of the dangerous models.
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Blind cords can be lethal for small children. According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, there have been at least 33 deaths across the UK due to looped cords since 1999. Their research also indicates that most accidental deaths involving blind cords happen in the bedroom and occur in children between 16 months and 36 months. Read on to find out how this can be prevented.
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The Child Accident Prevention Trust has just issued a timely reminder about the dangers of open windows without fitted restrictors. During these warmer months when it is often necessary to let in some fresh air, one UK child a day is admitted to hospital needing specialist care because they have fallen from a window. The Trust has lots of practical safety advice.
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