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Tenant Deposit Changes on Existing Tenancies

May 15, 2020 Renting

We let you know in January that all tenancy deposits that exceed the equivalent of five weeks of the property’s current rent will need to ...

Capital Gains Tax changes coming into force

April 4, 2020 Buying

From the start of the new tax year (April 6th) Landlords will only be able to claim lettings relief if they share the property with their Tenant. Currently if ...

Fundraising for Framework in 2020!

March 10, 2020 Charity

David James is delighted to announce that we have partnered with Framework as our chosen charity for 2020. Framework is a charity delivering housing, health, ...

Would you benefit from reviewing your buy-to-let mortgage?

February 28, 2021 Buy to Let

If your rental property has been financed for some time through the same lender, you may not be aware of the increasingly competitive mortgage rates ...

Mandatory Electrical Inspection Condition Reports (EICRs)

March 1, 2020 Renting

In our January bulletin we informed you that the government intend to implement mandatory electrical checks. At the time both April and July had been ...

Nottingham City Council Selective Licensing

March 1, 2020 News

Just a quick reminder that Selective Licensing costs for Nottingham City are rising from the 1st April 2020. A new licence application from this date will ...

Fitness For Human Habitation Regulations Extended

February 20, 2020 Important Information

From the 1st March 2020, the Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2019 (FFHH) is being extended to include the whole of the private rental sector. ...

Extension of the Tenant Fees Act 2019

February 11, 2020 Renting

As you may be aware, the Tenant Fees Act came into force on the 1st June 2019. One element of this legislation capped tenant deposits at ...

Property Prices Rise at Fastest Rate on Record

February 1, 2020 Buying

Rightmove has reported property price increases from December 19 to January 20 of 2.3%; representing the largest-ever increase in prices over a 4-week period since ...

Discover the Value of Your Home

Curious about how much your property is worth? At David James, we provide a complimentary, no-obligation property valuation. Our expert valuers will consider key factors like location, size, condition, and recent local sales to give you an accurate market assessment.