Adam and Head of Trading Standards – Press Release to MK News Readers

“Prestige Estates are delighted to be the first letting agent in Milton Keynes to become Trading Standards Approved via the ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme.
Having gained specific industry related accreditations joining Trading Standards Buy With Confidence scheme was the next logical step to giving clients confidence in our Service.

We look forward to raising the standard within the local lettings market as well as awareness of Buy With Confidence brand.” – Adam taylor, Lettings Director

From October 2011 we have been approved by Milton Keynes Trading Standards and have been awarded the prestigious “Buy With Confidence” accreditation, the FIRST Letting Agent in Milton Keynes to achieve the award!
To be awarded the accreditation companies must:

-Have all staff CRB (Criminal record background) checked

-Trading Standards check of company financials and insurances

-Have references taken from existing customers

-Have a full onsite audit by Trading Standards

-Have all agreements and contracts approved for fairness and transparency

The Buy With Confidence award complements our existing accreditation with the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) which includes comprehensive yearly accounts audits, compulsory membership of the Property Ombudsman and membership of the Client Money protection Scheme (a scheme rather like the travel industry ABTA scheme which protects clients money).

As specialist Letting Agents we pride ourselves in offering a personal and friendly service to all whilst at the same time maintaining a high standard of competence and professionalism that you should expect from a Letting Agent.

If we can be of assistance in any way please do not hesitate to call us at either our Milton Keynes or Towcester offices on

Milton Keynes 01908 888816

Towcester 01327 828412

or email info@prestigemk.com

Prestige Estates are pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Taylor as Lettings Director. Adam has thirteen years experience in the property industry with the last 10 years spent working for Morgans Rentals. As a full member of The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) Adam continues the Prestige ethos of providing clients with a professional, honest, friendly and efficient service.

Prestige are a licensed ARLA agent as well as being members of the Property Ombudsman, Client Money Protection Scheme (a scheme similar to ABTA for travel agencies) and The Deposit Protection Service. Adam explains “We are proud of the service levels we provide and always aim to exceed client expectations. We feel our membership of ARLA and associated schemes gives our clients confidence in our ability to deliver this service”.

Over the last year the company has embraced the latest technologies with the installation of a “Leading Edge” computer system which allows easy integration between the internet, email and internal systems. The company is also utilising the internet, new media & social networking tools for advertising properties across many portals including Rightmove, Zoopla, Facebook and Twitter as well as running their own blog.

The company have a successful background in managing property portfolios and have recently undertaken a number of “portfolio transfers” from other agents after Landlords had experienced persistent problems with late rent payments and poor service.
To find out why more and more landlords are choosing Prestige to let and manage their properties please call Adam on 01908 888816 or email him on adam@prestigemk.com

Please see our main website at www.prestigemk.com for full details of our letting service.

Landlords losing out on tax
Tuesday 14th June 2011

Landlords are being urged to ensure they are fully tax efficient after research shows many are failing to claim for the full range of tax allowances.

buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon said landlords could offset many of the costs incurred through letting property against their income, but many were unaware of the full range of costs they could claim.

For example, Paragon’s research shows that more than one in 10 landlords (13%) are not claiming for mortgage interest, despite it being a major cost for landlords.
Meanwhile, a third of landlords don’t claim management or letting agent fees.

Paragon’s Tax Guide (prepared in association with Perrys Chartered Accountants), which can be downloaded from http://www.paragon-mortgages.co.uk, helps landlords from purchase through to sale and provides comprehensive information on income tax, limited companies and Capital Gains Tax, in addition to the list of tax reliefs available to landlords and top tax tips.

Nigel Terrington, Paragon Group Chief Executive, said: “Good tax planning is key. How landlords implement, manage and run their tax affairs could have a major impact on landlords’ property investments and their overall performance.

“Tax is a complex area and we are confident that our Tax Guide will help landlords obtain a better grasp of tax matters. It’s vital that landlords take advantage of the allowances open to them to maximise their return on investment.”

He added: “I’m sure when landlords take all of these costs into consideration it could generate a significant saving on their tax bill.”

If you were a Thomas and Company Rentals Landlord see what we can do to help you at http://www.prestigemk.com/thomas-and-company-milton-keynes.htm or call our Lettings Director Adam Taylor on 01908 888816

Landlords losing out on tax
Tuesday 14th June 2011

Landlords are being urged to ensure they are fully tax efficient after research shows many are failing to claim for the full range of tax allowances.

buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon said landlords could offset many of the costs incurred through letting property against their income, but many were unaware of the full range of costs they could claim.

For example, Paragon’s research shows that more than one in 10 landlords (13%) are not claiming for mortgage interest, despite it being a major cost for landlords.
Meanwhile, a third of landlords don’t claim management or letting agent fees.

Paragon’s Tax Guide (prepared in association with Perrys Chartered Accountants), which can be downloaded from http://www.paragon-mortgages.co.uk, helps landlords from purchase through to sale and provides comprehensive information on income tax, limited companies and Capital Gains Tax, in addition to the list of tax reliefs available to landlords and top tax tips.

Nigel Terrington, Paragon Group Chief Executive, said: “Good tax planning is key. How landlords implement, manage and run their tax affairs could have a major impact on landlords’ property investments and their overall performance.

“Tax is a complex area and we are confident that our Tax Guide will help landlords obtain a better grasp of tax matters. It’s vital that landlords take advantage of the allowances open to them to maximise their return on investment.”

He added: “I’m sure when landlords take all of these costs into consideration it could generate a significant saving on their tax bill.”

Landlords losing out on tax
Tuesday 14th June 2011

Landlords are being urged to ensure they are fully tax efficient after research shows many are failing to claim for the full range of tax allowances.

buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon said landlords could offset many of the costs incurred through letting property against their income, but many were unaware of the full range of costs they could claim.

For example, Paragon’s research shows that more than one in 10 landlords (13%) are not claiming for mortgage interest, despite it being a major cost for landlords.
Meanwhile, a third of landlords don’t claim management or letting agent fees.

Paragon’s Tax Guide (prepared in association with Perrys Chartered Accountants), which can be downloaded from www.paragon-mortgages.co.uk/, helps landlords from purchase through to sale and provides comprehensive information on income tax, limited companies and Capital Gains Tax, in addition to the list of tax reliefs available to landlords and top tax tips.

Nigel Terrington, Paragon Group Chief Executive, said: “Good tax planning is key. How landlords implement, manage and run their tax affairs could have a major impact on landlords’ property investments and their overall performance.

“Tax is a complex area and we are confident that our Tax Guide will help landlords obtain a better grasp of tax matters. It’s vital that landlords take advantage of the allowances open to them to maximise their return on investment.”

He added: “I’m sure when landlords take all of these costs into consideration it could generate a significant saving on their tax bill.”

Landlords losing out on tax
Tuesday 14th June 2011

Landlords are being urged to ensure they are fully tax efficient after research shows many are failing to claim for the full range of tax allowances.

buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon said landlords could offset many of the costs incurred through letting property against their income, but many were unaware of the full range of costs they could claim.

For example, Paragon’s research shows that more than one in 10 landlords (13%) are not claiming for mortgage interest, despite it being a major cost for landlords.
Meanwhile, a third of landlords don’t claim management or letting agent fees.

Paragon’s Tax Guide (prepared in association with Perrys Chartered Accountants), which can be downloaded from http://www.paragon-mortgages.co.uk, helps landlords from purchase through to sale and provides comprehensive information on income tax, limited companies and Capital Gains Tax, in addition to the list of tax reliefs available to landlords and top tax tips.

Nigel Terrington, Paragon Group Chief Executive, said: “Good tax planning is key. How landlords implement, manage and run their tax affairs could have a major impact on landlords’ property investments and their overall performance.

“Tax is a complex area and we are confident that our Tax Guide will help landlords obtain a better grasp of tax matters. It’s vital that landlords take advantage of the allowances open to them to maximise their return on investment.”

He added: “I’m sure when landlords take all of these costs into consideration it could generate a significant saving on their tax bill.”