Buy To Let In Limited Companies As incorporated businesses do not face the same level of tax relief restrictions as other entities or organisations, it is easy to see why using this mechanism to purchase property is a popular choice for many would-be landlords. Also, the 2020 Budget saw additional changes in tax relief for buy-to-let landlords, which caused many investors to re-evaluate their options. It is easy to see why many people are interested in this method of investing in rental property, but there are pros and cons of doing so. Also, you must carry out the process correctly, which is ..read more

What Is The Renters Reform Bill? As the Renters Reform Bill undergoes significant amendments following its second reading in Parliament, Urmston based Estate and Lettings Agent, VitalSpace, has thoroughly analysed these changes and provided insights on how landlords can navigate the evolving landscape. Considered one of the most substantial pieces of legislation in recent history for landlords and tenants, the Bill was primarily aimed at fulfilling the 2019 Conservative manifesto pledge to eradicate ‘no fault’ evictions in England. However, with the government recently revising key aspects of ..read more

Our office Christmas Opening Hours Before the VitalSpace team finished for a well earned Christmas break, we wanted to let you know when the office will be open during the festive period. We’re only taking a short break to make sure that we are on hand to help with anything our customers need. Here’s a full list of our opening hours over Christmas: If you are one of our fully managed tenants, in the case of emergency while our office is closed, you should report your emergency via our online reporting system in the normal way. If your issue is an emergency and our office is closed. we would e ..read more

You may soon notice your neighbours taking down their “for sale” signs and putting up Christmas lights instead. The festive period is typically the time when buyers and sellers take a break and then regroup for the New Year. But there are several reasons why staying active during a seasonal slowdown can be to your advantage. Buying a house around Christmas Looking to selling your house over Christmas might be the last thing on your mind, and selling during winter has a bad reputation of being the worst time to list your property for sale. While the spring market certainly heats things up, if y ..read more

As you maybe aware, every year, a rigorous assessment is carried out of every estate and letting agent in the country. Currently, there are 13,080 estate agencies in the UK and each one is assessed for property marketing, customer service and results, including how quickly they sell or let and percentage of price achieved compared with other agents in the same location. Only the very best agents are listed in The Best Estate Agent Guide, a website for landlords and sellers to help them choose who to sell or let their property. The top 20% of performers are then put through a practical assessme ..read more

The first step when looking to sell anything successfully is…. price it right and inline with the market. It will therefore not come as a surprise that this approach is likewise true when looking to sell your home. You can make all the best improvements that add value to your home, but your home sale is in jeopardy if it hasn’t been priced correctly from the get go. What is the right price for your home? Pricing your home right, as in, understanding the market value of your home, is essential. Listing it for sale at a higher price than what it’s worth puts you at risk of not selling it. Listin ..read more

Looking to move this Autumn? September, the summer holidays have finished and the kids are back at school. Normality to life returns and property buyers are on the hunt for a new home. If you’re planning on selling your house in Autumn ready for the autumn influx of buyers, we are here to help you make the most of one of the busiest times of the year for property sales. The property market often sees a surge of interested buyers, keen move by Christmas. Gardens should still look good and there is sunshine (hopefully) to help with presentation for photographs and viewings. Have a good tidy up I ..read more

The British Property Award We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have just won the 2023 British Property Award for Urmston, an award we previously held in 2021 during the covid period. The British Property Awards was established to help consumers trying to make an informed decision on which Estate Agent to instruct when selling or letting their homes. They independently assess estate agents against a set of 25 criteria and only those agents who meet a certain standard over a number of months are awarded. The British Property Awards judging process starts with mystery shopping to asses ..read more

What’s happening to house prices? Typically, the property market experiences a surge in activity during spring, with a higher number of homes listed for sale and more people looking to move. Consequently, average asking prices usually increase during this season due to increased competition among buyers. However, the average house price in Great Britain only rose by 0.2% to £366,247 this month, which is below the average rise expected during this time of year. This suggests that people looking to sell their properties are adopting a more realist pricing strategy to attract a buyer. While the p ..read more

Are you thinking of investing in property? Looking for the best UK city for investment? Well, did you know that Manchester has been identified as one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK in recent years, with its strong economy, a large student population, and ongoing investment in infrastructure and development. These factors have contributed to a thriving property market in the city, with demand for housing outstripping supply and driving up property prices. As a result, many investors have identified Manchester as a prime location for property investment, with the potential for strong ca ..read more