Posts by Homemaker Properties
Coventry Additional Licensing Special at Local Property Networking Meeting
Following a consultation period last year, Coventry City Council have recently announced the approval of a citywide scheme to bring in Additional Licensing for HMO’s. The new regulations will affect many properties and Landlords within the City. It is something that all Landlord should be aware of to ensure their properties are compliant. Homemaker Properties…
Read MoreAre Electrical Safety Checks a Legal Requirement?
Are Electrical Safety Checks a Legal Requirement? A topic of much debate and a common question asked by Landlords! Here is our take on this ahead of new legislation surrounding Electrical Certificates coming your way! Single-Let Property You are legally required to ensure that the electrics are safe for all your rental properties. However at…
Read MoreAnthony & Jolene Tackle Landlord Frequently Asked Questions at Coventry PIN Meeting
The last Coventry Property Investor Network (PIN) meeting of the year was held on Tuesday 8th November at the Village Hotel in Coventry. The meeting will return in January, on the second Tuesday of the month, following a break in December. The working partners kicked off the presentation slots for the evening, with Nick Hope,…
Read MoreAnthony Discusses Coventry City Council’s Selective Licensing Proposal with Coventry PIN Meeting
This week saw the return of the Coventry Property Investors Network (PIN) meeting, following a summer break in August. The event saw updates on selective licensing in Coventry, experienced property investors sharing their journeys and numerous opportunities to network with like-minded investors. The meeting was kicked off with the regular five-minute slots, providing an update…
Read MoreEn-suite Multi-Let Refurbishment Project
Albany Road, Earlsdon, Coventry CV5 – En-suite Multi-let Rooms Homemaker Properties very own Anthony McMullan has recently sourced a property in the prime location of ‘Earlsdon’ for one of our Coventry based property Investors below market price. Sourced in February 2016, Anthony has worked closely with all parties to help ensure the sale was completed prior to April and the implementation…
Read MoreAnthony Provides Update on Coventry’s Sales and Rental Market to Coventry Property Investors Network (PIN)
Coventry Property Investors Network is held on the second Tuesday of every month, except August and December. Each meeting consists of a 25-minute and 55-minute formal seminar from expert speakers, with short market updates from local letting agent, Homemaker Properties, and Nick Hope, from Hope Financial Services. There is also plenty of opportunity at each…
Read MoreHomemaker Properties Source and Refurbish Property in Prime Investment Location
Homemaker Properties sourced the buy-to-let property for a London based Investor towards the end of last year. Following completion, the Homemaker Properties team was instructed to refurbish the property ready for tenants. The property is due to be available to let towards the end of March. Sourcing the Right Property The brief given to Homemaker…
Read MoreKevin Shares the Impending Changes to Energy Performance Certificates with Coventry Property Investors Network
At the March Property Investors Network meeting, Kevin McMullan informed attendees of the impending changes affecting Energy Performance Certificate. The information shared was sourced from the National Landlord Association and the Government website. From April 2016, Landlords will not be able to unreasonably refuse consent to a tenant’s request for energy efficiency improvements. Financial support…
Read MoreThousands of jobs to be created thanks to Coventry’s recent expansions and developments.
Thousands of jobs to be created thanks to Coventry’s recent expansions and developments. Multiple companies and businesses are to expand across Coventry and surrounding areas during 2016 and even lead into 2017. This is excellent news for Coventry residents in regards to the thousands of new jobs that are becoming…
Read MoreHomemaker Properties Arranges Landlord Tax Seminar
In the summer budget of 2015, George Osborne announced a new policy objective to make the tax system fairer, by restricting the amount of income tax relief landlords can receive. Tax relief on residential property finance costs is due to be restricted to the basic rate of tax. This will ensure that landlords with higher…
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