The Latest from Cadman Homes
Top tips to sell your house this spring
Well, it certainly doesn't feel like spring at the moment. However, it's always important to be prepared and never more so then when trying to sell your home. Many estate agents suggest that vendors to undertake an 'MOT' on their property before selling and here are...
SNOW WARNING – “My Boiler’s Broken” – It Might Not Be!
From a plumbing company. Advice about condensing boilers that "stop working" in this weather. We have had lots of phone calls regarding boilers not working due to the condensation pipe from the boiler being frozen - this is the white pipe that comes out of the bottom...
News About Investing And Savings – Via Our Partner’s At Clifford Charles Wealth Management
Thanks to Matt Green and the team at Clifford Charles Wealth Management for the latest digital copy of Investor. If you're a landlord, developer or simply planning for your future then speak to us about arranging a free, honest and impartial review of your savings,...
New Bill could be the end of expensive boundary disputes
The cost of boundary disputes was highlighted recently in the well publicised case of the London family who lost their £600k home of 31 years to their neighbours, after losing a legal fight over the home extension that was built three inches into their garden. The...
Top tips to keep your home secure during half term
With many looking to get away this half-term, it’s important not to ignore the alarming increases in burglary and vehicle-related theft recorded in the latest crime report from the Office of National Statistics. With thousands of homes due to be left empty for the...
Tonight’s BBC Panorama to investigate controversial Section 21 evictions
Tonight's edition of BBC Panorama will investigate the Section 21 evictions process, also known as 'no-fault evictions'. The show - 'Evicted for No Reason' - will focus on whether tenants need more protection from the evictions process. A Section 21 Notice allows...
Top tips for landlords & tenants to keep their boilers in check & houses warm!
Last winter saw a record number of claims for faulty boilers according to new analysis by landlord insurer Direct Line for Business. Claims rose 5.2% last year compared to the winter of 2015/16. The volume of claims for faulty boilers has been consistently increasing...
Fears over rogue builders cost the UK £10bn – No Need To Worry With Us!
New research by the Federation of Master Builders has revealed that the UK economy is missing out on £10 billion each year because home owners are so fearful of hiring a cowboy builder, they simply don’t commission building work. According to the research, as many as...
Are You Getting Market Value Rent For Your Buy To Let?
Rents grew by an average of 0.07% in January, marking what is expected to be the start of a year of sustained rental growth for the UK. But we find that many landlords who come to us are NOT getting the full rental return that the market commands. According to the...
Are You Serious? – “onelandlord” Hits Back at ‘Deposit Blackhole’ Research
I must say, this is one of the best articles I've read in a while. A genuine challenge to "fake news" as President Trump would call it! According to a report published on the 30th, new research carried out among more than 2,000 UK adults by SPCE has revealed the...
They’re Back! Guest Recipes From “Three” Bistro – Clifton Road!
Brought to us in Vik's own flamboyant and reflective style, this is the first recipe of the year from Rugby's "Emporium of Happiness", Three Bistro, Clifton Road Rugby. This one's a healthy yet indulgent breakfast. Smashed Avocado and Lardons... Life is full of...
Landlords Not Deterred By Interest Rate Rises
According to Paragon’s latest PRS Trends report, landlords are continuing to reduce borrowing as levels of gearing reached an all-time low in Q4 2017. Average LTV of investment property portfolios was 35% in Q4 2017, the joint-lowest level recorded in over 15 years,...