This blog follows the property market in Northampton with a particular emphasis on buy-to-let. On here you'll find general commentary about the market, plus properties that may represent decent buys. I own a large estate agency in Northampton and am myself a landlord with an established portfolio. If you're looking to invest, but are unsure what will work best, I'm happy to offer a (free) second opinion. If you have a property to sell I can help with that too! Email richard.baker@belvoir.co.uk

Thursday 19 April 2018

FREEHOLD - £110,000 - this is where the market starts!

If you browse the history sections of this blog over recent years you'll find that multiple landlords have bought cluster properties in the Longford Avenue area of Little Billing. They might be tiny, but they are always the least expensive freeholds you can buy, and they rent seamlessly. There are plenty of investors who try and keep purchase price as low as possible, but prefer freehold - if that's you, you're likely to end up with something like this and I'm buying an identical one myself currently!

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Wednesday 4 April 2018

Legislation Changes : April 2018


Landlords should be aware of a couple of legislative changes which come into effect from April 2018.

Energy Performance Certificates
It is no longer legal to agree a new tenancy, or to apply for possession through the courts, when a property has an EPC rating of F or G. Tenancies that are already running are not affected, unless court eviction is later required.
This will affect a very small minority of our landlords and we will be in touch with each to discuss as required.

Gas Safety Certificates
These are still required annually but, like an MOT on a car, you will be able to renew your certificate during the last 2 before expiry without the expiry date changing - arguably good news for landlords. We will deal with this automatically.





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