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 Glossary of Building Terms (S, T)
S Sarking The practise of covering the roof rafters with boards before fixing the felt. Sash A window comprised of sliding sections. Scalpings Shards of stone cut-offs or quarry waste used instead of hardcore or other aggregate. Scarf joint A diagonal joint used for joining two lengths ...
- Top Ten Tips For DIY Home Improvements
Making a few effective changes to your home can make all the difference and it’s never been so easy! Follow our Top Ten Tips for DIY home improvements and see your home transform before your very eyes... 1. Give your front door a fresh lick of paint to instantly revive the exterior ...
- What's In A Property Survey?
If you’re buying a property, you should have a survey done before you enter into a contract. A common misconception is that a mortgage lender’s valuation report represents a survey. In fact, it is merely a valuation carried out on the mortgage lender’s behalf and is not des ...
- Property Investment Finance
Property investment finance is one of the keys to making money from property.This covers buy to let or property development. You have to master the art of using other people’s money (OPM). Any successful investor will tell you that the best way to make money in this business is to harnes ...
- Return on Investment
What is Return on Investment in respect to a property investment business? When it come to Property investing return on investment (ROI) is calculated using the formula 'net rental per annum divided by cash required in the deal,' and is expressed as a percentage. Net rental is rental minus op ...
- Calculate Property Yield?
When deciding whether to invest in the property market there are one or two things which are vital to know about. An essential skill of any property investor is knowing how to calculate property yield. The first thing to understand when dealing with investment property is that there are two ty ...
- Chain Free
Most houses on the market are dependent on a sequence of other property sales and purchases. Chain free indicates a property with no such sequence. What is chain free? Most house on the market are part of a chain. This means the sale is dependent on a sequence of other property purchases and sal ...
- Buy a Property Off-plan
Buying a property which doesn’t yet exist is not for the faint-hearted, but many home-buyers and investors have reaped the rewards for their bravery. The concept is to buy a property off-plan at current prices and when the development is completed a year or so later, the capital appreciat ...
- Tax on Buying Property
This is not a static tax and therefore is liable for change in budgets, etc. as it is decided by Government. What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? SDLT replaced Stamp Duty in December 2003 and is a tax on the purchase price of land and buildings. When you buy a property or take on a lease you may have t ...
- Update on Property Auction Knowhow
Buying at a property auction could save money and using them to sell is very fast indeed as generally a sale is immediate. Obviously if the reserve price is not met the property probably will be withdrawn. Auctions also often offer a wide variety of properties for sale, from the standard to ...
- Traditional vs Modern Property Auctions
What is the Difference? The popularity and perception of property auctions has changed dramatically over the last 10-15 years in the UK and it now provides a viable method of sale for the traditional homeowner and investor/developer alike. Previously auctions were primarily used to sell problem ...
- Little known tax allowance could save holiday home owners thousands
Owners of furnished holiday lets are set to miss out on tax allowances worth thousands if they do not make their claim before the end of the tax year. Little known tax legislation allows owners of furnished holiday lets, which meet criteria laid down by the Inland Revenue, to offset ‘Capi ...
- What is a life reversion investment?
Life reversions are homes that have usually been the subject of equity release schemes. The owner will have sold the property for a sum which is usually discounted by up to 60-65 per cent of market value to release the capital. They are likely to be retired and see the opportunities the sum can ...
- Hidden Property Auction Costs - Selling
You may not be aware of all the costs involved when selling property by auction. Therefore it is important to know what these are so they can be factored into the reserve set. An auction is always worth considering if you have anything of interest to sell. Your property will be seen by a wid ...
- Freehold, leasehold & commonhold - what does it all mean?
Freehold means you own the land and the property completely and you are responsible for all maintenance and repairs. Leasehold means the freeholder agrees to sell you a lease on the property for a specified number of years. The lease will state who is responsible for maintaining the property ...
- Lodgers and the Rent a Room scheme
Homeowners and tenants who let a room to a lodger can receive up to £4,250 a year rent tax-free under the Rent a Room scheme. The Rent a Room scheme allows homeowners and tenants to take in a lodger and get up to £4,250 in rent without paying tax. The scheme allows tax-free gross in ...
- What is Flipping?
This can be a legitimate way to get a much needed tax break. The tax break flipping allows owners to avoid capital gains tax on a rented out property for up to three years after they move out of what was previously their home. It was originally designed to protect those who had to move for work ...
- Listed Buildings
What is a listed building? A listed building is "a building of special architectural or historic interest". Buildings are listed to protect and preserve the country's architectural heritage. Who lists buildings? The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) compiles the register of liste ...
- How to complain about a Bailiff in Respect of Disress for Rent Act
Certificated bailiffs are sometimes called ‘enforcement officers’. A certificated bailiff is a bailiff certificated in the County Court under the Distress for Rent Rules 1988. This is specifically for commercial rent arrears or local authority taxes, etc. Complaints may be made abou ...
- Law of Distress
This is a Law exclusive to landlords, both commercial and private and refers to non-payment of rent. The right to distrain arises as soon as rent becomes overdue. The landlord can, without any legal process whatsoever, enter the premises and seize the tenant's goods. Excerpts From the Distres ...
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