The Leasehold Reform Act 2022 came into force on 30th June 2022. A step in the right direction moving forward, with a watchful eye – from the UK government – over some of the eye-watering ground rents landlords were charging their tenants! Designed to reform and create a fairer housing system, also allowing opportunity for …
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 – The Cheat-Sheet For YOU! Read More »
Where Abbey Property started Abbey Property was established in 2015 as a ‘one-man band’, set up by director and CEO Zahid Mahmood. Following an initial career at two other local letting agents, he saw a gap in the market to make improvements on issues he was seeing first-hand within the industry. How Abbey Property Operates …
Renting your property whilst you’re away could be a really handy way to cover some, or even all your expenses relating to your home, whilst having someone there to take care of it. But this will all depend on who you put in there, and how well you are back to check them. I’ll go …
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What should you look for in a letting agent… Based on our experience, we have compiled a list of the key factors for all landlords to consider when deciding on the best letting agent to work with. What Matters Most? Plus-Points To Look For In A Letting Agent What’s most important will differ depending on …
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One of the biggest concerns that landlords have when looking to appoint a letting agent is pricing, and so will look for a ‘cheap letting agent’. We appreciate that everyone is working within a specific budget and if an agent’s fees far exceed a landlord’s pricing expectations, then is it understandably an instant turn-off? On the …
The Actually Expensive ‘Cheap Letting Agent’ – The Truth! Read More »
With property prices on the increase, with no imminent view for it to come back down, extending a property to accommodate growing families could seem a good way to go. This could be looked at as a wise move, trying to sell up and purchase another property will incur a much higher purchase price, as …
Extending A Property – The Amazing £XX,000 It Could Add! Read More »
A rental property is an investment that can generate revenue for you, year on year. However, with the ever-increasing costs associated with living, as well as rising rates of inflation, you’d be best informed on what to do to ensure you continue making a healthy return of profit from your investment. Tenant Referencing & Compliance …
Your Rent Income – 5 Top Expert Tips On Maximising It! Read More »
Most people decide to go down the route of becoming a landlord alongside their day job. They usually have an investment property they choose to rent out as an alternative income stream – sounds like a no-brainer, right? Not necessarily. There are landlord risks. Many people take on the role of a landlord with fresh …
The #1 Associated Landlord Risks, I’m Becoming A Landlord! Read More »
EPC changes have been prominent over the last few years, and they’ll continue moving forward as the world attempts to become more energy efficient! It was only in April of 2018, that the regulation and requirement of a new tenancy is subject to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) being a minimum permitted energy efficiency level …
The last thing anyone wants is the property to be taken away and switch letting agents. But the decision to do so isn’t one that’s taken lightly. I felt it necessary to address this concern as since starting with the business in July 2021, I have had numerous conversations with landlords that are wanting to …
