Villa for sale in Crete, Kriti
There are many properties in Crete available to rent or purchase and one of the lovliest luxury villas for sale in Crete that we currently have for sale is in Southern Crete with uninterrupted views of the mountains of South Crete, and substantial coastline views towards Agios Pavlos, Triopetra, Frangocastello and Gavdos. This villa currently for sale by the owner is Read more
Tax breaks for UK Landlords
Tax Breaks for UK Landlords.
Landlords could be eligible for a maximum tax break of £1,500 per property against the cost of installing draught proofing, loft insulation, or insulation for hot water systems. The Government are keen to encourage all home owners, including landlords, to improve the energy rating of their properties.
Most landlords are unaware that they can make this tax deductable improvement to their rented property. Furthermore, it will improve the property’s energy rating when they have to conform to the new EPC ( Energy Performance Certificate ) scheme that comes into force in October 2008. By improving the energy performance rating, the landlord is simply improving their chances of letting sooner, and for more rent. Savvy tenants will want to see the energy rating of the property to rent, before they agree to let. With the cost of energy rising seemingly weekly, this will become a major decision maker.
This tax break is called LESA, Landlord’s Energy Saving Allowance. Talk to your financial advisor for more information, or if you are local to our offices in Godmanchester, or Bedford, call in. Contact us
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New Landlords Love Sales Slump
New Landlords love the sales slump
The latest slump in prices within the UK housing market, has turned out to to a happy hunting ground for Buy to Let landlords.
The RICS has just released news that new instructions to let property has increased significantly in the first quarter of this year. The combination of property owners experiencing difficulty in selling their properties, and the lower purchase prices, has created the perfect Read more
Top Tips for the Best Exchange Rate
Getting the best currency exchange rate is easy when you know how.
Here are our top ten tips…..
1. Talk to a specialist currency broker as soon as you know you are going to need to purchase currency. That way you will have time to secure the best exchange rate.
2. Find a Company who where you can choose who you deal with. If you get on, the dealer will always be there for you.
3. If a Currency exchange company charges a commission up front, be wary. Try another broker.
4. Set a realistic target for your exchange rate. Your Currency Dealer should explain Read more
Menorca Property for Sale
Gatehouse International has a number for properties for sale on the island of Menorca, ranging from the vast, luxury, villas to great value apartments with amazing sea views. The prices range from as low as 176,000 euros for a 2 bedroom apartment in Son Parc up to a luxury villa, formerly a farmhouse, for 1.79 million euros.
Menorca is the Balearic island furthest from the mainland and it is set apart from the rest of the country in many other ways. The coastline of Menorca is, Read more