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22 Aug First House Price Drop Of 2022 – Down To Holidays, Not Rising Interest Rates | Hardisty & Co

Posted at 12:28h in Selling, Buying, Mortgages, Landlords, Investment, First Time Buyers, Helpful Hardisty, News

According to the latest data from Rightmove’s Housing Price Index, the average price of property coming to the market has seen its first fall this year, down 1.3% to £365,173 (-£4,795). The Yorkshire & Humber region specifically has shown a month-on-month price decrease of 0.9 %...

11 Jul Now could be a great time to become a first-time landlord

Posted at 16:56h in Buying, Financial, Mortgages, Landlords, Investment, Helpful Hardisty

If you have ever considered building a property portfolio as a landlord, now could be a great time to start your journey. Information from a market-leading property portal indicates rents have risen at the fastest rate on record, and tenant demand has almost doubled. At a...

15 Apr Simple hacks to avoid wear and tear in your rental property

Posted at 11:29h in Landlords, Investment, Helpful Hardisty, Home Improvements

There are steps you can take to protect your rental property from excessive wear and tear (and costs of it) and without ever involving the tenant. So, if you want to reduce wear and tear, here are four ways to do it: 1. Install more durable flooring Some...

07 Apr 5 Reasons to invest in UK rental property

Posted at 13:55h in Landlords, Investment, Helpful Hardisty

Buy-to-let remains one of the first preferred options of investors looking for property investment in the UK. After all, it comes with plenty of benefits. If you're looking to invest, here's our top 5 reasons to invest in a buy-to-let property: 1. RENTAL INCOME If you are seeking...

31 Mar 2022’s minimalism fashion trends

Posted at 12:05h in Selling, Landlords, Renting, Helpful Hardisty, Home Improvements, Interior Design

Minimalism is more than just a form of decoration; it's a way of life. What is the definition of a minimalist home? Minimalism usually entails employing the bare minimum of items to create a clean and uncluttered environment. A minimalist home is usually airy, neutral, and straightforward. You should...

11 Oct Property Market Insights – September 2021

Posted at 14:42h in Renting, Helpful Hardisty, News, Selling, Buying, Financial, Prestige, Landlords, Investment, First Time Buyers

September 2021 has been an exceptional month. The Stamp Duty Holiday which was introduced by the Government in July 2020 has now finally come to an end. In a rush to beat the 30th September deadline, we've seen a phenomenal number of transactions complete to...

13 Sep Lettings market boom and what it means for landlords

Posted at 11:47h in Investment, Helpful Hardisty, Buying, Landlords

The lettings market has had a record strong month, with reports of a decrease to the length of average void periods in most regions, as well as rising rents seen across the country. In some parts, void periods have dropped by as much as 50% month-on-month,...

19 Jul Post-pandemic predictions for the property market

Posted at 10:36h in News, Selling, Buying, Landlords, Investment, First Time Buyers, Renting, Helpful Hardisty

After 18 months of uncertainty, the UK property market has seen some incredible highs and lows, from the sector closing and reopening last spring, to the enormous positive impact of the stamp duty holiday on residential transaction levels. For those looking to buy or sell in...

04 Jul Buy-To-Let: Interest-Only Vs Capital Repayment Mortgages

Posted at 11:39h in Helpful Hardisty, Financial, Mortgages, Landlords, Investment

For new landlords, deciding which buy-to-let mortgage to opt for takes some thought. Here, we’ll break down the major difference between interest-only and repayment models – your two major choices as a landlord. Interest-only mortgage Interest-only, as the name suggests, works by having you service the interest without...

15 Jun Eviction notice periods now at four months

Posted at 12:01h in News, Landlords, Renting

From June, eviction notice periods have been reduced to just four months for landlords, instead of the six months they were previously set at to protect tenants over lockdown. In cases of extenuating circumstances or anti-social behaviour, notice periods will be lower. After a year of restrictions...