September at Modus

September at Modus

A Busy September For the Modus Team We’ve certainly had a busy and productive September in both of the Modus offices! A few of us took holidays in order to recharge our batteries but we are back now and feeling suitably refreshed! We have all been working hard...
Retro Cool or Retro Crass?

Retro Cool or Retro Crass?

It is always an interesting moment when you walk into a property for the first time. Especially one which hasn’t been updated for decades. You truly never know what you are going to find.  It’s like going on an urban safari! As you pick your way through the cobwebs,...
The Stamp Duty Loophole

The Stamp Duty Loophole

A Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge of 3% was introduced 1 April 2016. This has made investments in second homes and buy-to-let properties more expensive for landlords. However, it appears that there is a loophole and investors are already changing their investment...
What You Need to Know About HMOs

What You Need to Know About HMOs

Thinking about investing in property? Heard about HMOs but not too sure what they are or if they represent the best investment strategy for you? What is an HMO? An HMO is a House in Multiple Occupation. This is property in which individual rooms are let rather than...