BITTERSWEET MEMORIES OF 2020
The year 2020. Where to begin? It’s tempting to dive straight into the obvious negatives – and let’s face
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Month: December 2020
Importance of renting highlighted by figures
Almost one in five residential properties in England are now privately rented according to latest Government figures. Updated Live tables
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6 essential tools for your DIY toolbox
Collaborative post Whether you own or rent your home, a toolbox is an essential piece of kit –
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Landlords warned over unpaid tax
UK buy-to-let landlords who have admitted to evading tax on their rental income underpaid an average of £4,480 in tax
Read MoreMoving to France After Brexit
With the UK now out of the EU, what are the procedures for obtaining a legal right to live in
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NRLA highlights rent debt crisis
Over 800,000 private renters in England and Wales have built rent arrears since lockdown measures began, according to new research commissioned
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Latest restrictions leave housing market open
New, stricter, COVID-induced restrictions continue to by-pass the housing market. It will remain open in a four ‘tiers’ now in
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SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM THE WATCH HOUSE
Hello One and All! It’s been a while. Like everyone else, The Beau and I have been ducking
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Mortgage Mole: December 2020
On your shopping list A hearty ‘Well done’ to Dynamo founder Ying Tan, who has hit the publishing scene with
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One 2 One: Roger Newman, chief executive, Target Group
What are some of the main ambitions you have for Target Group in your new role as chief executive? My
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Broker Focus: Daniel Yeo, Specialist Finance Centre
Describe your firm in a few sentences. Specialist Finance Centre is a specialist finance broker. We advise on second
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Comment: The role of technology in providing protection
It’s been a year of ups and downs for the mortgage industry. The property market deep freeze at the height
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Head 2 Head: Should mortgage brokers diversify into areas such as wealth management?
Yay Carl Parker, head of self-employed division, Just Mortgages The current boom has brokers rushed off their feet but transactions
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Propertymark pushes on with empty homes drive
Being told that the problem of empty homes is a matter for local rather than central government has not dulled
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Comment: Stay ahead of the fraudsters
The recent FCA letter to mortgage intermediaries as part of its Portfolio Strategy was interesting for a number of reasons,
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60 inspirational gardening quotes and garden sayings
If you’d like some garden inspiration, there are lots of gardening quotes and sayings to give you a boost.
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The Ultimate Garden Lovers Gift Guide: present ideas for different budgets
Collaborative post If you’re searching for the perfect gift to buy for someone who loves their garden, then look
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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in January
If you’re anything like me, by January you’ll have had enough of being content with looking forward to
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Tips for protecting plants from frost and cold weather
If you’re a bit confused about protecting plants from frost and cold weather, you’re not alone! Which
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A Day In The Life Of… Rachel Glue, Pepper Money
My alarm goes off at… …7.00am and I get up at 7.10am after one snooze. As a busy mum of
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