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3 myths about estate agents

3 Myths About High Street Agents

April 7, 2021 Selling

Whether you’re buying or selling a property, there are some myths about High Street Estate Agents you’re likely to have heard. We’ve come across ...

Saving for a House Deposit

March 3, 2021 Buying

For most of us, the most expensive thing that we ever purchase will be a property, and the prospect of saving for that all-important deposit ...

Deposits: Wear & Tear?

January 21, 2021 Renting

As a Landlord you will have no doubt have heard the phrase ‘wear and tear’ at some point when it comes to property condition, but ...

Reposit: The Deposit Alternative

December 14, 2020 Renting

Recent legislative changes mean that tenancy deposits are now capped at an amount equal to 5-weeks’ rent. Whilst this is usually enough to deal with ...

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 ...

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.