Halogen light bulbs banned from this September!
by Jackson Property LtdThe government has come up with another bright idea which will impact landlords’ rental properties - changes to the availability of certain light bulbs and fittings. The government is to ban the sale of halogen light bulbs from...
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) – Payment for Property Disposal
by Jackson Property LtdIf any of your clients have sold or disposed of a UK residential property (including part interest in one) since April 2020, they may need to report this and pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) within 30 days of completion. We would be...
New research shows that UK estate agents are amongst the best value in the world
by Jackson Property LtdNew research shows that UK estate agents are amongst the best value in the world. Using data from the Global Property Guide and The Advisory - two property consultancies - comparison website GetAgent says only five countries out...
Landlords fear thousands of tenants will now fail referencing
by Jackson Property LtdTenants with arrears accumulated during the pandemic are finding it tough to secure alternative accommodation because their credit scores have been impacted. The National Residential Landlords Association calculates that as many...
Government rejects calls to make stamp duty cut permanent
by Jackson Property LtdIn a document published yesterday, it said that the tax, which raised £8.4bn for the public purse in 2019-20, was an important source of revenue at a time when it needed to replace funds spent during Covid. Sarah Coles, personal...
Herefordshire Property Market Update May 2021
by Nathan Jackman SmithHello, I’m Nathan Jackman-Smith, each month I report on what is really happening in the Herefordshire Property Market and what are the potential reasons behind the changes and fluctuations. Here are your stats and numbers for...
Property Moves Due To Increase Post Covid
by Jackson Property LtdA new analysis suggests that as many as 40 per cent of people in the UK are at last considering moving to a different location following the Coronavirus pandemic. Professional services company GHD says the proportion of those...
Covid Eviction Ban Confirmed To End On 31 May 2021
by Jackson Property LtdThe government has announced changes to tenancy notice periods in line with the phased easing of the pandemic restrictions. Whilst some notice periods are reducing, there are no plans to see them back to pre-pandemic levels until...
A Low Fee Agent, Isn't Always The Best Agent
by Jackson Property LtdSometimes, the lowest fee agent, isn't always the best agent! Everyone loves a bargain, but when an agent cuts their fee drastically, they’re cutting their service too! back on the time and money they invest in marketing...
New ‘Lifetime’ Deposits Plan For Renters
by Jackson Property LtdThe new initiative was announced yesterday in the Queen’s speech, among a raft of measures to reform the renting sector. On average, renters have to put down a £1,054 deposit to secure a tenancy, according to the Office for...