We were delighted to be recently recognised at the Negotiator Awards. The great and the good of the estate agency industry descended on London in late November to recognise the best performers both nationally and regionally. Each category was hotly contested and we are proud to have been awarded Bronze in the UK Letting Agent... View...
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into effect in June 2019 and has made a significant impact on the way the Lettings industry operates. With so much change, what are the main things that landlords need to know about this legislation? No More Fees – Landlords and Agents are no longer permitted to charge tenants any... View...
Nottingham City Council introduced Selective Licensing on 1st August 2018, affecting around 30,000 private Landlords in Nottingham. Licences last for 5 years from the date of issue, with a licence being required for each private rental property in the designated areas. Following a very slow start the Council have now begun to work through the... View...
The government has said it wants to ban outright Section 21 ‘no fault’ eviction powers in England and Wales. Instead landlords seeking to evict tenants would have to use Section 8, which can be implemented when a tenant has fallen into rent arrears, has been involved in criminal or antisocial behaviour or has broken terms... View...
With the introduction of the Tenant Fee Ban, new rules regarding deposits have been bought into law. Deposits for tenancies that commence from June 2019 are capped at the equivalent of 5-weeks’ rent. This also means that if you renew a current tenancy moving forwards we will need to review the amount protected for the... View...
Buying, selling and conveyancing through David James saw the Meeks family move in double quick time. Mary Meeks said: “We used David James to both sell our property and purchase our new dream home, and to be honest they were brilliant. “We originally went to David James four years previous for advice – it turned... View...
We’re proud to announce that David James is once again supporting the Pride Of Gedling Awards. Established by Gedling Borough Council, the awards celebrate the great work carried out across North East Nottingham. David James is sponsoring the Good Neighbour Award, which recognises inspirational individuals who have gone that extra mile to make everyday life... View...
David James have launched an instant online valuation tool which you can now access from our website and on our facebook page. You will find the link at www.david-james.com emblazoned across the home page in a yellow band, whilst you can also take advantage of the service by clicking on the ‘Book Now’ button on facebook. The tool... View...
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You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property. SDLT only applies to properties over £250,000. There are three rates of stamp duty for residential property, with a standard rate for people who own one property, a surcharge for those who own multiple properties and a relief element for first time buyers.
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