https://www.porters-uk.comPorters feed https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/43488/JVcdIvlYx-FApMXAoX5uJrBgxVhWEe3f-1742317700.pngOver the past few weeks we've been inundated with calls from first time Landlords looking for advice on how to start looking for and letting their property.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/ready-to-be-a-landlord-but-dont-know-where-to-start/43488https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/ready-to-be-a-landlord-but-dont-know-where-to-start/43488Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/40061/r3uo8P5MZ8E7TAU-HOTUh3_igdpCpUao-1730990440.pngCapital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit made from the sale of particular assets including property.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/2024-budget-how-will-it-effect-landlords/40061https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/2024-budget-how-will-it-effect-landlords/40061BlogThu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/39034/hkmGeS-MbvjI0C5WLAeE8CxYupwvjGFV-1729096491.pngEnergy costs are expected to increase again in October 2024 with gas prices rising by 10 and electricity by 10 !https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/reducing-energy-costs-for-winter-2024/39034https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/reducing-energy-costs-for-winter-2024/39034BlogWed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/38058/1o_9n8kEowR523CVqnbDWHzN9ASehaPB-1725887758.pngGas Safety Week 2024 Every Check Counts A Landlord's Legal Responsibilities Gas Safety Week is an annual week to raise the awareness of Gas Safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/gas-safety-week-2024/38058https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/gas-safety-week-2024/38058BlogMon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/35790/f9y66O-ZWJssLuJuXYrJ1JE2e5LA531x-1721056526.pngAn EPC Energy Performance Certificate provides any potential Contract Holder or buyer with the energy efficiency of a property and taken out it is valid for 10 years.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/what-is-an-epc-and-why-is-it-important-for-a-rental-property/35790https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/what-is-an-epc-and-why-is-it-important-for-a-rental-property/35790BlogMon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/34793/d-pijGtig69jn5bB4scYPx3Krl2s9Njd-1718118171.pngThe National Residential Landlords Association NRLA is warning the Welsh government to steer clear of rent controls.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/to-rent-control-or-not-that-is-the-question/34793https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/to-rent-control-or-not-that-is-the-question/34793BlogTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/33755/Fo7z7HYsFLqniE5U_28WpErCLEplNJ15-1714567418.pngFollowing the pandemic energy bills increased to significant levels.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/energy-saving-tips-for-contract-holders/33755https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/energy-saving-tips-for-contract-holders/33755BlogWed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/33259/CWN8GS7hwwL9XKXV9I5iEQzhnFQHAyMZ-1713362301.pngIt's not often we come across independent articles about the benefits of using letting agents to manage a property.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/letting-agents-are-landlords-allies/33259https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/letting-agents-are-landlords-allies/33259BlogWed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/29401/SAEoazekkmicVJqYYedME6pbE6IJXRiE-1710779291.pngWhether you re a Landlord with a large portfolio or getting ready to let your first property there are a number of benefits with the inevitable downfalls to being a Landlord in Wales such as House Prices Rental growth has been stronger in Wales than any other area of the UK according to the ONS at 6.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/benefits-of-using-an-agent-to-manage-your-rental/29401https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/benefits-of-using-an-agent-to-manage-your-rental/29401Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/29262/LcV8127FWq22giDTaoJG5Hk9X92q9Pz0-1709119972.pngHere are some of the most frequently asked questions from Landlords regarding letting a property in Wales and our letting services.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/landlords-frequently-asked-questions/29262https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/landlords-frequently-asked-questions/29262Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/29261/-NSqUXwh5ZvoorX_GBIJyPtcgAoBemdA-1709119882.pngHere are some of the most frequently asked questions from Contract Holders before during and after their time renting with us at Porters.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/contract-holders-frequently-asked-questions/29261https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/contract-holders-frequently-asked-questions/29261Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/29267/RCDW-d8Yc41S5CWqCZWSlX2EcDE0j4Kx-1709119819.pngWhen managing your property yourself you may not be as on top of things as you'd like and while the majority of Contract Holders will ensure their home is maintained to a high standard this is not always the case.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/its-all-becoming-too-much-the-trials-and-tribulations-of-managing-a-rental-property/29267https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/its-all-becoming-too-much-the-trials-and-tribulations-of-managing-a-rental-property/29267Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://assets.eacdn.co.uk/files/blog/363/29265/80lq8sj1-k2VqyVnrrtZBLLcx-8uaTtL-1709119839.pngMany issues in your property can often be rectified with a simple fix and whilst we re here to support you with issues that are not your responsibility the list below outlines some of the common issues you may face and advice on what you can do.https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/top-tips-for-contract-holders-on-handling-common-issues-in-your-rental-property/29265https://www.porters-uk.com/blog/top-tips-for-contract-holders-on-handling-common-issues-in-your-rental-property/29265Thu, 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