Clear Lets goes from strength to strength

The Clear Group are delighted to announce that we have now acquired Kingdom Letting Services based in Dunfermline, Fife and Guardian Property Lettings in Glasgow who will now join the Clear Group of companies under the management of Clear Lets.

Decline in Commercial Property Could be Coming to an End

It is apparent that there is hope for the future of commercial properties in the UK. A decrease in the value of properties has been seen for about two years

The Housing Market is Beginning to Recover

The latest news from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (referred to as the RICS) reflects a promising future for the housing market.

Rising House Prices Provide a Good Sign that the Housing Market is Improving

It has been quite some time since an increase in prices for houses on the market has been noted.

Is the housing market recovering?

A news story run by the Telegraph paper recently claimed that mortgage approvals were on the rise and the construction sector was starting to stabilize.

Calls for VAT to be reduced on home renovations

The Federation of Small businesses (FSB) has called on the Government to follow suit with the EU and decrease VAT on home renovations to around 5%.

Plans to register private landlords

The government of UK is according to the Times going to pass a law forcing all private landlords to register themselves in a property landlord register

Buy to Let becoming a more attractive investment

House prices are going down as well as mortgage rates. Interest prices also reducing indicating the market is just about right for people to start investing in Buy to let property schemes.

Refer a friend to Clear Lets

In the current climate most letting agents are not doing much to help their landlords or tenants financially but at Clear Lets we have always decided to be different from the competition by ensuring we reward everyone who has stayed loyal to Clear by helping our business grow.

Mortgage lenders making loan conditions easier

Mortgage lenders are starting to relax their lending terms. Lenders are more willing to accept smaller down payments under the 25% threshold

NLA Not too happy about Landlords Register

The National Landlords Registration has hit out at the Governments new landlord registration scheme. It says the Governments move is well meaning but flawed.

House price decline slowing down

The rate at which house prices in Scotland have been falling is starting to trickle at a slower pace. House prices are no longer falling as they were a few months ago.

Housing market recovering faster

The center for economic and business research in the UK has predicted an upturn in the housing property market.

Property letting services

Property letting, contrary to conventional thought can be time consuming for the landlord. It is at these times that a letting agent can be an astute investment.

Make property letting easy

Property letting has to be one of the oldest occupations known to man. Property letting can be your best residual income earner or it can become a nightmare to manage. It all depends on how you go about managing it.

Property letting on your own

Property letting isn't as easy as finding any tenant who is willing to pay the lease amount and getting them signed up. It has to be done professionally to get the best results.

This is the time to be buying investment property

Is now the time to start thinking about a buy to let investment in property in the UK? Given that we are currently in a recession and the property market is in freefall, it might be a rash move.

Off to A Flying Start

The Dunfermline Branch of Clear Lets opened its doors in the New Row towards the end of 2008 and Branch Manager Linda Wells has announced a healthy start to the year with a steady stream of landlords and tenants popping in to the new office.

Gas Safe Register replaces CORGI

On 1 April 2009, the new Gas Safe RegisterTM replaces the CORGI gas registration scheme as Great Britain

Lettings market buoyed by financial uncertainty

Following years of prosperous growth, the property market has finally hit a wall. But it's not all bad news when it comes to investing in bricks and mortar.

Raising the bar in the lettings market

As soon as you step into a Clear Lets office, the message is immediate. Here is a lettings agency intent on raising the bar when it comes to the quality of service enjoyed by customers.

The sky's the limit: property investment in Dubai

How the incredible development and construction currently underway in Dubai could directly benefit you.

Coming soon: 100% Guaranteed Growth Bond

In 2009, Clear Global Investments aims to launch to our UK customers a truly exciting new opportunity for offshore investment.

New Year, new legislation for landlords

The New Year is set to bring with it new responsibilities for Clear Lets landlords, with the introduction of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) legislation directed at private rental properties.

Clear Lets set to open doors in Dunfermline

Come November, Clear Lets will begin to open doors for landlords and tenants based in thriving Fife town Dunfermline, as it unwraps another brand new branch.

Raising standards in rental property

In September 2007 the Government outlined additional requirements for private landlords under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. Clear Lets landlords and tenants alike should be aware of the Repairing Standard and what it means for them.

Truly independent inspection reports

Before letting a property, every landlord must complete a detailed inspection report that will also be signed by the tenant. Entrust Clear Lets to compile an independent and unbiased inspection report to protect both you and your tenant from future disagreements.