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Whose responsible?
Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, you most probably have asked yourself who’s responsible for rental property repairs and how to deal with damage.
Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, we’ll explore both landlord’s and tenant’s overall responsibilities, as this will provide a good basis to understand when a tenant is responsible for breakages and when a tenant should be asking their landlord for repairs.
What are the tenant’s responsibilities and what are the landlords.. click image to read more.
Stay safe this Christmas
Christmas and the rest of the holiday season is a magical time, with homes transforming into winter wonderlands and neighbourhoods lighting up with decorations. With so much excitement and wonder, you may not be thinking about the hazards lurking around the holidays? Help your family and your home stay safe and cheerful this holiday season by paying attention to the advice on our news page.. click image to read more
Fire regs – Landlord responsibilities
The Housing Act 2004, including the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), sets out the primary fire safety responsibilities applicable to landlords in the UK. In particular, it states that tenants must be able to escape quickly during a fire. Landlords must make repairs to ensure that, where possible, fire-resistant materials are used in the structure of the building, such as ceilings, so that fire cannot spread quickly to other rooms.
Specifically, landlord responsibilities include … click image to read more
Getting Autumn ready in the garden
As the vibrant colours of summer fade and the air turns crisper, it’s time to turn your attention to preparing your garden for the enchanting season of autumn. With a mix of practical steps and creative touches, you can ensure that your outdoor haven remains a stunning sight even as the leaves fall. Click image to read 5 tips to get your garden ready for autumn
How to rent guide
How to Rent guide changes
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DHLUC) has updated the How to Rent guide, one of the prescribed documents that agents need to issue pre-tenancy and on renewal in England.
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The new version includes two minor amendments on pages 15 and 17 about the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS), explaining the service and signposting individuals to where they can find more information. Click image to read more..
How to prepare your rental property for viewing
As experienced letting agents, we know that making a good first impression is crucial when it comes to showing potential tenants around a property. A well-presented and clean property is more likely to attract the right kind of tenants who will take good care of the property. In this blog, we will share some of my tips on how to make your property viewing ready. Click image to read more.
What is fair wear and tear?
What is considered ‘fair wear and tear’ can be a divisive subject between landlords and tenants, sometimes resulting in disputes.
Luckily, fair wear and tear on a rental property is not as subjective as it may initially seem.
There are lots of guidelines for both landlords and tenants to help them understand what is expected of them when it comes to property maintenance, while certain tasks may also be included in tenancy agreements.
If you are a tenant or landlord and you’re unsure of what you’re responsible for, speak to your property agent refer to reputable resources on places like the government website or the citizens advice bureau.”
In this guide, we explain everything you need to know about acceptable wear and tear and outline the differences between wear and tear and damage. Click image to read more
What sort of landlord are you?
Being a landlord entails diverse roles and responsibilities, each tailored to different circumstances and objectives. In the dynamic landscape of the rental sector, various types of landlords emerge, each with distinct motivations and approaches. Whether you’re an established professional or new to the sector, our simple guide can help you identify which landlord category you can fit into click image to find out more..
How to choose the right letting agent for you
It doesn’t matter whether you are thinking of becoming a landlord for the first time or if you already have an existing property portfolio, having a good letting agent on your side is essential to your success.
The problem is that the rise in popularity of buy-to-let investments has brought with it a slew of poor quality agents. Many of these so called ‘experts’ are interested in little more than taking your money, which is something you’ll naturally want to avoid. So, how do you sort the wheat from the chaff? Well, this handy list of tips should help you do just that! Click image to read more..
How to look after your rented home
When you rent a home your landlord or the agent representing your landlord will want you to feel at home. As well as hoping that you will be happy in the property and will therefore want to stay, a large part of wanting you to feel at home is also because they hope that you will take care and look after the property, but what does that mean exactly? What are you, as a tenant responsible for and what do you need to raise with your agent or landlord? In this article we hope to answer a few of your queries as we give you some top tips on how to look after your rented home. To read our guide click image.