Introduced on 1 April 2018, the Land Transaction Tax (LTT) is Wales’ answer to the former Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) system. It applies to residential and non-residential property transactions throughout Wales and was designed to better reflect the local market and raise revenue for public services. This guide provides a clear breakdown of how […]
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In Newport, Wales, changes are coming to council tax for long-term empty properties and second homes. Here’s what you need to know: What is a Council Tax Premium?A council tax premium is an extra amount added to the standard council tax bill. Its goal is to: Encourage the use of long-term empty homes for safe, […]
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It’s been 5 years since Rent Smart Wales was implemented. Watch Sarah’s video and learn the best way to renew anywhere you are in Newport.
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In the near future, we will move on from this event. When you’re ready to talk about the future and what to expect from the housing market, we are here to listen to you.
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Read MoreNow that you have collected references for your tenants from their last two landlords, you are well on your way to gathering enough information to determine if they are suitable or not. This next tip will go a long way to ensuring you pick a tenant who will not only pay their rent on time […]
Read MoreNow that you know to successfully market your property and increase your chances of getting a rental price that is higher than the market, it’s time to look at one of the most important aspects of renting out your property. And yes, you guessed it; it involves getting the right tenants for your property. There […]
Read MoreSo now it’s time to cover another situation when you need to serve notice on your tenants. Even if nothing goes wrong and your tenants keep the property in great condition, paying their rent on time each month, and you have no intention of asking them to leave, you might still have to serve notice […]
Read MoreNow that we’ve covered how to start and manage the tenancy, it’s time for me to share some great tips on how to bring the tenancy to an end in the right way. Hopefully it won’t come to this, as it is every landlord’s nightmare, but if your tenants default or fail to pay the […]
Read MoreIn the last few blogs I covered some of the rules and regulations regarding visiting the property and what your rights are as well as those of your tenants. Another important thing to know is that you do have a right to ‘reasonable access’ to the property, for inspections and repair. However, your tenants still […]
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