Buying property at Auction
So, you have found your property project and it’s going to auction. Now you need to spend some time looking through the details in the…
Code for Sustainable Homes and Building Regulation requirements.
In accordance with the government’s target of not minimising new policy, some previous schemes and accreditations have been incorporated in the latest amendments, revisions and…
Renovation: Cooking On Gas
Rural renovators often choose restoration projects based on their beautiful countryside setting, as they offer an idyllic escape from hectic urban life. But you may…
An introduction to the property tax environment
Hello again! The dominant feature in UK property taxation since Spring 2012 has been one of change, change, change. I’ve considered some major developments here,…
Renovation: What sort of work qualifies for the 5% rate?
So you’ve got a letter from the Empty Property Officer confirming that the property hasn’t been occupied during the past couple of years. You’re probably…
VAT: What does the 2 year rule mean?
One of the conditions to qualify for reduced rated renovations and alterations on residential property is that the property must have been unoccupied for the…
Buy to Let – Assured Shorthold Tenancies and Lender’s Requirements
I have the pleasure of being able to work in Chester city centre which has many architecturally interesting old and new properties, many of which…