The Porters Blog

Over 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. If you’ve worked out your figures and know what budget you need once...

Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit made from the sale of particular assets, including property. This Tax applies when landlords sell a rental property for more than they paid for it. The announcement regarding Capital Gains...

Energy costs are expected to increase again in October 2024 with gas prices rising by 10% and electricity by 10%! Besides hoping for a mild Winter we've put together some further tips on reducing your energy costs this Winter:...

Gas 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. It is coordinated by...

An 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. This blog will cover the importance of an EPC in letting a...

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is warning the Welsh government to steer clear of rent controls. Whilst the Welsh government have been in consultation on rent controls, the association claims it would force...

Following the pandemic, energy bills increased to significant levels. The rise in bills was enough to cause many households serious concerns on how they can afford to pay their bills. Although prices are set to fall, they still...

It's not often we come across independent articles about the benefits of using letting agents to manage a property. However, this month we have found an article from the authoritative voice of Paul Shamplina, an inspiration in the...

Whether 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...

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from Landlords regarding letting a property in Wales and our letting services. We hope these help any queries you may have, if not please don't hesitate to call us on 01656...