Short-Term Letting: Pros & Cons
With the advent of the likes of Airbnb and similar businesses, the perception of short-term lets and what they mean has changed significantly. These days, many look to immerse themselves in the local scene by renting homes, avoiding the usual hotels in a city as they prefer the comforts that this kind of rental offers. […]
How Do Buy to Let Mortgages Work?
We’ve listed all you need to know about Buy-to-Let mortgages, and what you need to think about beforehand. 1. Affordability The primary concern when starting to look into getting finance. Remember, when purchasing a buy-to-let property, mortgages do have tougher criteria to meet. If the property is your first, then you will have to prove […]
Choosing The Best Developer (And Development)
Choosing the right developer and ultimately, the right development can be a daunting process. Here at Flambard Williams, we believe that the main initial concern when looking at the various sites and developments around the UK is how secure your money will be if you invest in their project. This is a key factor for […]
Be A Bodyguard for Your Property
The BBC has taken the nation by storm with its new drama series, The Bodyguard. It offers a behind the scenes look at the life of a Home Secretary in the midst of a full-scale terror attack. When she and her Protection Specialist are not dodging bullets or fighting off the imminent threat, they are […]
UK Tenancy Agreements: What You Need to Know
Whether you are a landlord looking for your ideal tenants, or you are a tenant seeking the perfect property, the rules and regulations can sometimes be quite overwhelming. We have devised a list of helpful rules and regulations to support your Tenancy Agreements, including your rights as a landlord, and what should be expected from […]
Take The Property Market by Storm in 5 Simple Steps
We’ve listed 5 sure-fire ways to get your property to the top of the pack when it comes to selling. Give the Place a Good Tidy If you are getting pictures taken of your home or even showing potential buyers around, then give the place a spruce up! Your estate agent should talk you […]
Which Cities Are Best for Growth in The UK?
What cities are best for growth in the UK? A question we always ask and one that can sometimes be personal, but what you cannot escape are the cold hard facts of the figures, they don’t lie. Remember, just because a city showed phenomenal growth one year, it doesn’t always mean that it will be […]
Great British Bake Off Inspired Kitchens Can Add Value to Your Home
Another season of the Great British Bake Off has started, which means we will start to see sales of new kitchens pick up. Many viewers of the programme not only look on in envy at the plush kitchens on the show, but also take to their own kitchens in an attempt to emulate in some […]
SkyLet Vs. Traditional Lettings: Revolution or Evolution?
How do you as a buy to let investor manage to stay in a market and get the returns that you used to 2-3 years ago, in a market more constrained and less conducive to renting out property? Well, we believe we have the answer, and it’s a solution that we offer our clients exclusively, […]
Buy to Let: Are You a True Investor?
Over the last few years, the buy to let market has been facing some very strong headwinds that are pushing many so-called ‘hobby’ landlords out of the market, as their ability to raise finance on these projects becomes increasingly difficult. Add to that the introduction of a 3% stamp duty levy on second homes, and […]
