Do you list properties on Rightmove?

No – we list all our properties in our Facebook group Glastonbury property for sale to let or wanted, on our website and on OnTheMarket. We also notify people who we know are actively looking for that type of property and location  via WhatsApp. We also inform our current tenants who we know are looking […]

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Can a letting agent handle an insurance claim on behalf of a landlord?

Short answer – No Long answer….. One of the activities regulated (known as a regulated activity) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance relates, in broad terms, to activities carried on by intermediaries after the conclusion of a contract of insurance and for or on […]

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If I live overseas what UK taxes do I need to pay?

Income Tax – The Non-resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS) taxes the UK rental income of people whose usual place of abode is outside the UK. Letting agents of a non-resident landlord must deduct tax from the landlord’s UK rental income and pay the tax to HMRC. If a landlord is not using a letting agent and […]

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Do you collect rents using direct debit?

No – we use Standing Order and here is why…. Direct Debits Pros Controlled by business (though customer can cancel at any time) Business immediately notified of failures Business can collect variable amounts Cons Provider needed Cost for taking a DD payment 5 working days to receive cleared funds after DD is submitted Standing Orders […]

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What is the current Coronavirus guidance on moving home?

You can still move home People outside your household or support bubble should not help with moving house unless absolutely necessary Estate and letting agents and removals firms can continue to work If you are looking to move, you can go to property viewings Follow the national guidance on moving home safely, which includes advice […]

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What does the rent amount shown on your listing include?

The rent shown on all our property listings refers to the amount of asking rent per calendar month (PCM) only. If anything else is included in this amount e.g. a gardening service, it will be explicitly detailed towards the top of the listing. Some property portals may automatically convert this figure to rent per week […]

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