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Small garden ideas
If you have a little outdoor space, you may think you’re limited in what you can accomplish with your garden. Even the tiniest plot may be transformed with a plethora of great and innovative small garden ideas.
Little gardens may need a bit more consideration than larger gardens, but they offer numerous benefits. For starters, it encourages you to be more creative, which may lead to a unique style and beauty. Another significant advantage is that, given their small size, they are frequently low maintenance.
You can find plenty of small garden ideas to inspire you, whether you want to construct an outstanding balcony garden, squeeze garden furniture into a courtyard, or fill a plot with greenery.
So, get creative and see what you can come up with whatever room you have
Busting the myths of renting
There are many misconceptions that make tenants think twice before taking this step. So, let’s debunk some of the most common myths and shed light on what renting can be like.
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Top tips on how to handle a vacant property
There can be times when a rental property is vacant. Whether this is short term between tenancies, or longer term such as planned renovations that are easier without a tenant in situ, the downside is that when a property is vacant it becomes a lot more vulnerable. If there are water leaks or damage from adverse weather, this could go unnoticed until you next inspect the property. Or if it’s obvious that there’s nobody living there, it could be targeted by squatters or vandals – and both problems could take time and money to resolve. Click image to read our top tips…
End of tenancy deep clean
If you’re preparing to leave your rental property and move on to pastures new, one key thing on your departure list will be an end of tenancy spring clean.
More than 50% of all tenancy deposit disputes between landlords and tenants are due to cleanliness
But exactly how clean do you need to leave your rental property and where do you start?
Click image to read guide to how to deep clean your rental property.
How to keep your home fresh
How to keep your home smelling fresh
How to prepare your property to rent..
Whether you are a first-time landlord or have a bigger lettings portfolio, it is important to be prepared when welcoming new tenants into your rental property.
This proactive approach not only safeguards the tenant’s health and safety and may prevent future maintenance issues, but it also ensures your tenant has a good experience living in your property, helping you with potential leases in the future.
Click image to read five things to consider when preparing your rental property for a new tenant.
Managing the winter snap!
It’s that time of year, when that winter frost is still snapping at our heels. For people working or studying from home it is even more challenging keeping your home warm without spending too much on heating bills. Especially with the current energy companies situation you might have already started thinking about cheap ways to keep your home warm in case your bills shoot up.We’ve put together some top tips on how to keep your home warm.
We’ve put together some top tips on how to keep your home warm Click image to read more.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
If you’re thinking about renting out one document you’ll hear mentioned frequently is the EPC.
Here, we’ll explain everything you need to know about EPCs and outline some of the things you can do to improve your property’s energy efficiency…
What does EPC stand for?
EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate and is a document you’ll need to produce if you want to sell or rent out a property.
What is an EPC? – An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) shows a buyer or renter how energy efficient your property is and offers a projection of how much the property could cost to run.
EPCs were introduced in 2007 as a legal requirement for any home being let out or sold and are part of a drive to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions. Operating buildings is said to be responsible for 28% of all CO2 emissions globally.
An EPC is split into several different sections.. to read more click image.
All you need to know about Deposits
Deposit Schemes
Tenancy deposit scheme have been around for more than a decade – but they can still be tricky to understand for tenants.
In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about how the schemes work, the rules around them, your obligations as a tenant and what your landlord must do to stay compliant.
What is my tenancy deposit for?
Tenancy deposits are sums of money payable by tenants and used as security by landlords against costs or damage at the end of a tenancy.
Does my landlord have to take a deposit from me?
Landlords aren’t legally required to take a tenancy deposit, but it’s highly recommended and the vast majority do.
If your landlord is letting their property through an agent, they will always be required to take a deposit.
What is deposit protection?
If you sign an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), your tenancy deposit must be protected in a deposit protection scheme, which is government-backed.
Deposit protection was introduced for all ASTs starting after April 5, 2007.
If you’re renting a property from a private landlord, your tenancy is an AST and it began after April 5, 2007, your deposit must be protected.
If your tenancy began before April 6, 2007 and you haven’t signed a new agreement since, your deposit is probably not protected and is not required to be by law.. click image to read more..
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