ARE BED BUGS A LANDLORD’S PROBLEM?
How can landlords and letting agents support tenants when there’s an infestation – and whose responsibility is it to get rid of them?
October 16, 2023
How can landlords and letting agents support tenants when there’s an infestation – and whose responsibility is it to get rid of them?
The How to Rent guide, a crucial document in the rental process, has recently been updated by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DHLUC).This guide is a vital document agents are required to issue before tenancy commencement and upon renewal in England. Let’s dive into it.
When it comes to selling your home, understanding the distinction between a market appraisal and a valuation is key. Let’s dive into these essential steps.
Are you a renter or a landlord? Big changes are coming your way in the world of renting homes.
It’s all because of the Renters (Reform) Bill, a set of new rules that will shake things up! The focal point of this bill is
Plants have been known to purify the air around us by removing pollutants and releasing oxygen. It is a well-known fact that plants play an important role in keeping the environment clean and healthy. But did you know that some plants are better than others at oxygenating the indoors?
When it comes to buying a property for investment, I find most buy to let investors are conflicted. They want capital appreciation at the same rent as a strong yearly yield. Very rarely the 2 can be found together.
Are you thinking of selling your home soon? Well good news! Rightmove have just released its annual figures to their shareholders and have reported the market is on the up!
Fuelled by renewed demand, The Capital has recorded the biggest
The number of cohabiting couples (not married or in a civil-partnership) submitting joint mortgage applications in 2020 rose by 60% compared to 2019.
As house prices continue to rocket, buying a first home is more challenging than ever. Small wonder that many first-time buyers are choosing
The Government guidance on the new Rental Mediation Service for landlords and tenants undergoing possession proceedings has been updated.
This service was piloted in February to provide support for landlords and tenants affected by the covid 19 pandemics. The purpose of the scheme is to avoid evictions due
Breathing space for tenants
On the 4th May 2021 the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 – which will be more commonly known as breathing space, came into effect.
This new piece
As a sale agent, I have recently been asked on many occasions by buyers, “Does the property have EWS1 (External Wall System) Cert?” and often, I find the answer to that question is a NO. This then creates a headache for the home seller and agent. However, when
Due to the volume of new legislation that has been drafted by the government within the property sector over the past year or two, you could perhaps be forgiven for not being up to date on the various changes. However, one piece of legislation which could prove to be extremely