Do you have a garden with your property? Help your tenants by making it low maintenance.
July 30, 2019So you are a landlord who is looking to rent out your property. But, your property also has a garden. Providing a garden with your property can be a real plus for many tenants, however, some may worry about how much time they need to put in to keep the… Read more
Landlords, allowing pets for your tenants could improve your tenant search.
July 30, 2019Pets are the heart of the home. A pet cat for your tenants could make them feel happier and more likely to stay in your property for longer, which is good news for you as a landlord. It is common for landlords to have a blanket ‘no pets’ policy… Read more
Letting Legislation
July 30, 2019We’re almost mid-way through 2019 already, amid so much uncertainty regarding the whole Brexit saga. But don’t let that be a reason to overlook all the new letting legislation coming into effect this year. Tenants Fees Ban, Homes (Fit for Human Habitation) Act and Client Money Protection Scheme are all… Read more
One word, four letters, damp!
July 30, 2019Most of us during our lives will encounter damp in our abode, and let’s face it, no one wants to have to deal with it. We find ourselves either procrastinating about getting it assessed, or are panic-stricken that the walls are going to fall down! But who is responsible when… Read more
Leasehold system still alive and kicking despite government measures
April 20, 2018The Government is having a crackdown on what they call “unfair and abusive practices within the leasehold system”. Research has found that 31.9% of all properties sold in the UK in 2017 were leasehold showing an increase of more than 5% on 2016. Leasehold properties benefit from Residents Associations who… Read more
Should tenants have the right to keep pets?
April 20, 2018The Labour party wants to give tenants a default right to keep pets in their rented home. The 2015 Consumer Rights Act says Landlords can only refuse permission if it is reasonable to do so, these reasons being the animal’s size, impact on future rental demand and possible damage. In… Read more