2015 Posts

A third of over-55s are planning on purchasing a property

30 December 2015

In September, we discussed how people over the age of 55 could be losing out on money with the introduction of the pension freedoms scheme, with a survey suggesting that those who took advantage of the scheme were actually losing …

Landlords are turning to brokers for buy-to-let mortgages

23 December 2015

The process of purchasing a buy-to-let property can be extremely stressful, especially for new landlords and investors. You have to complete a mountain of paperwork, ensure that you're up-to-date on developments that could affect landlords, such as the potential removal …

CPS Homes wishes you a very Merry Christmas

16 December 2015

In case you haven’t realised it yet, Christmas is nearly here, and that means students have gone home to spend some quality time with their families, and the year is coming to an end; and what a year it has …

Landlords are reluctant to sell their buy-to-let investments

09 December 2015

With property prices reaching pre-recession levels and continuing to rise, many landlords and homeowners are buying property as an investment, expecting values to increase even further over the next 50 years. Many homeowners don’t move that often once they've bought …

Rent Smart Wales - Landlord Registration and Licensing Scheme

07 December 2015

Rent Smarter with CPS Homes As experts on the newly-introduced Rent Smart Wales landlord registration and licensing scheme, we're here to help landlords comply with the new legislation put on them. Due to an increasing amount of 'red tape' put in place …

10 things every Cardiff Fresher should do

02 December 2015

If you've recently moved to Cardiff, you've probably been so busy getting to grips with your courses and visiting all the pubs and clubs in the city, that you haven't fully experienced everything that the Welsh capital has to offer. …

CPS Homes: sponsoring the local student community

27 November 2015

Students make up a significant proportion of the Cardiff population, and without them, the Welsh capital wouldn't be the exciting and diverse city it is today. Here at CPS Homes, we love to get involved in local events across Cardiff, …

Rent Smart Wales landlord licensing system has launched

24 November 2015

Update: view the latest information on Rent Smart Wales Rent Smart Wales applies to every landlord in Wales, regardless of the type of property they rent out. In short, if you currently let a property to tenants, you need to take action. …

They want how much? The price of student accommodation

18 November 2015

It seems like every week in the news there is another horror story about someone being shown around a property that can be best described as uninhabitable, for an extortionate amount of money. Case in point, one house hunter in …

Got a problem? We'll deal with it swiftly and efficiently

16 November 2015

The dedicated CPS Homes Maintenance Team are on-hand at all times of the day and night to respond to any issues you may have at your property. They’ll respond quickly and keep you informed of what’s going on at every …

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