What a rollercoaster this auction sale is turning out to be. Just when you think you’ve got a grip, another curveball comes flying at you. Let me break it down (and try not to scream while I do).
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AI, whether you love it or loth it, there’s no getting away from it. You can either take advantage of it or be left behind. I prefer the latter, learn how to use it and make life better. Just like when the internet first came out or the new mobile phones, the elders were sceptical, but the youngsters embraced it and now we can’t live without it.
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A stamp duty reclaim (or a refund some may say) is an application to the government where you can claim some (if not all) your tax back that you paid when you purchased a house. A lot of people don’t know this or are unaware that this can be done.
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In the business world you may have come across this term before but never given it much thought. So what exactly is business rates relief? It’s exactly what it says on the tin. A relief is to lessen or totally eliminate a burden. In the case of a headache, think aspirin, paracetamol. The same way some businesses are exempt (or relieved) from paying any business rates whatsoever.
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New landlords might be wondering what is a tenant handbook and what exactly goes into one of these? It's exactly what it says on the tin, a handbook to which a tenant can go back to if they need answers or to look-up something. However it is worth a mention not all handbooks are made equal but for the purpose of this blog we will look at one of the better ones. I followed a check-list and formed the basis of my handbook on that.
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The task of getting in new tenants can be extremely daunting. Afterall, there is a lot of legislation to adhere to and some hoops to jump through. Luckily there are plenty of lovely (local) High Street agents that will be glad to help for a small fee. But, first things first, you must decide, are you hiring the services of a letting agent or are you self-managing?
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I have decided to give my property business a spring clean in this quite period. It’s a much valued focussed time where distraction will be few and far between. I have a new agenda but before I strategise I need to tie up loose ends and tidy up my business inventories. What I mean by all this is to clear-up all the clutter and improve business processes.
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Happy New Year everyone and a warm welcome back from us here at the Opulent crew. Keep your eyes peeled for what’s hot and what’s not every bi-monthly or if you prefer drop us an email and we can send it right into your inbox, so you never have to miss out on the gossip. So what is the hype this season? Mainly three issues spring to mind:
‘High Interest’ ‘High Inflation’ ‘High Energy’
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So “What's in a Name? .....That which we call a rose”..........
Okay, not about to go all Shakespeare on you but the name was important to me.
Opulent: Don’t you just love it? So how did this name come about? Well, it wasn’t too much effort. As a vocabulary that word always stood out to me, kind of like serendipity, another of my favourite words.
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It seems like everyone talks about getting into property but most are not able to pursue that goal. It usually comes down to, they either have no money to invest in property or they don't have the time or experience. People also think you need thousands of pounds before you can even start thinking about investing, which is not true. Just to get started, let's see what is meant by property investment.
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12 steps to Property Investing
Investing explained in twelve steps as part of our Christmas campaign we are running this December. No BS just quick to the point little golden nuggets of information to get you started in your property journey. In as little as 12 days you will know exactly what it takes to break into the industry and get your foot in the door…literally.
Have an Opulent holiday and see you on the other side of 2021.
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Buying vs renting - which is better? When it comes to residential property we are often taught to buy rather than rent, whether that's through a mortgage or as a cash purchase. Renting is considered a waste of money and that you’re just paying off someone else's mortgage when you could be clearing your own.
Today we will have a look at both and see which one is more financially preferable.
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There comes a time in your life when you need a change, but when that time is only you know. Everyone is different, you need to look at the situation you are in in your life at that moment in time. Do you even need to move or are you forced to move? For whatever reason. Your motives could be to improve your financial situation or to move closer to family and friends or you want to move just because you want to. We will explore some of the reasoning behind why some people may want to sell their home.
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Buying a property can be very scary if you’re not sure what to look out for. If you walk in not knowing where to look or what to look for you could end up losing a lot of money refurbishing it and paying over the odds for the property as well. Just because a property appears to be in good condition does not mean that it is.
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One of the many methods used to sell your property is an open house. Now, this may sound good because it brings people through the doors to view your property. Depending on the number of people that come and the type of people that come, you may sell your house quickly.
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There are many things that could reduce the value of your home, some are obvious but others are not so apparent. We all want to get the best out of our property whether it's an investment property or our long term home. If you're going to spend a large amount of money on it then it would be wise to consider what to look for and what to avoid.
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When the time comes to sell your home there are so many things you need to think about and it's not just about talking to estate agents. Selling your home can be as stressful as buying a home. The process is slightly different when it comes to selling. Not only do you have to think about how you’re going to sell but where you're moving to, do you have another place/home that you can move into?
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Buying a new home can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. It's an easy process if you know how, but if this is your first property purchase then it can seem like a daunting task. However, we will break the process down into a step by step guide to help you navigate through this maze. As long as you are prepared for what may come, the procedure becomes a little easier.
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