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H.I.P.s as from beginning of October 2008, landlords will be required to have a H.I.P. survey done on their rentals. This is compulsory and will be valid for 10 years. The cost starts from £60 depending on the size of the house and Merlin Properties will be happy to arrange this for you. 

 

Telford Regeneration.

Did you know that Telford is the perfect place to buy your "buy to let" property, Rent yields are high property is low, property values in the area will start rising higher than the national average because of millions of pounds of regeneration funding invested in the Town. Telford is prime for good investment.

• Do you know the governments deposit scheme and how this affects landlords and tenants?
• Have you or your landlord issues a gas safety certificate for the gas boiler in your rented home?
• Has the electric circuit and appliances been tested lately?
• Do you as a landlord declare your rent income for tax?
• Do you offset your interest on your buy to let mortgage against other earnings and taxes?
• Is the property fully Health and Safety compliant.
  

If you're unsure about any of the above then please give us a call or e-mail us

Many Thanks

Steve