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Right to rent online checking service
March 10th 2022
Changes from 6 April 2022 will impact how letting agents and landlords in England conduct Right to Rent checks.
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Compulsory material information on property listings
March 10th 2022
A property's council tax band or rate (for lettings and sales) and the property price and tenure information (for sales) must be included on all property listings by 31st May 2022.
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Levelling Up and the private rental sector. Information for Landlords
March 10th 2022
What are the government's plans in relation to Levelling Up and the private rental sector?
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Finding a conveyancer
February 23rd 2022
Find out what a conveyancer does and how they are involved in the process of buying a house.
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How to choose an estate agent to sell your home
February 23rd 2022
Choosing an estate agent to sell or rent out your home can be a daunting task. Do you have recommendations from friends of family? Should you rely on online reviews? Choose the agent with the most sales boards visible? Or choose the estate agent who offers the cheapest service?
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7 top tips for moving day
February 21st 2022
7 tips to help you to prepare for moving day and make it run smoothly.
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Two people sitting on the floor looking at their phone
February 15th 2022
Finding and keeping a quality tenant for your rental property is a major factor in the successful operation of your property. If you have a courteous tenant, who pays their rent on time and cares for your rental property, you will find your role as a landlord easier.
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Why now is a good time to review your mortgage arrangements
November 23rd 2021
The Bank of England is expected to announce interest rate rises in the coming weeks.  Embrace Financial Services (EFS) is urging existing and potential borrowers to address their current or future mortgage needs to minimise the risk of higher mortgage repayments in the future.
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Agents Customer Experience Awards 2021 - Davis Tate Winners
November 18th 2021
Davis Tate have received no fewer than 10 Gold and 5 Silver Awards at the 2021 allAgents Annual Customer Experience Awards. This is a fantastic recognition for all the Davis Tate team - being rated the best in the UK property industry for 2021.
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Government financial support for rent arrears in Winter 2021. Guidance for Landlords and Tenants.
November 16th 2021
The government recently announced that it will make £65m available to support low income households who are in rent arrears, as a result of the pandemic. As a landlord or a tenant, what does this mean for you?
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Looking to sell in the New Year? Get your property ready now and benefit from the post Christmas boom
November 15th 2021
If you’ve decided 2022 is going to be the year you move to a new home and you have a property to sell, then we recommend you get started now. Getting your property on the market before Boxing Day will give you the best chance of getting a buyer in place quickly – but with Christmas coming you’ll need to act fast.
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Expected base rate interest rise impact on mortgages
November 10th 2021
The Bank of England is predicted to raise the base rate of interest in the first half of 2022. This will impact on mortgages. What are the predictions and do you need to review your mortgage?
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