LettingaProperty.com have learnt that the Government are proposing a national register for private landlords. The aim of the register is to crack down on rogue landlords that fail to fulfil their duties when it comes to property repairs and returning of tenants’ deposits. The new legislation which will likely be introduced in the autumn will [...]
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Private Landlords to join a National Register
Why Check your Credit Report?
Your credit report is a key element of your financial CV, which lenders look at when they decide what kind of deal to offer you – or whether to turn you down. It’s also an invaluable source of information that can help to put you in control of your finances. Your credit report gives you [...]
Overseas landlord – how do I manage my rental property?
According to the Office of National Statistics, every year, over 200,000 of us Brits choose another life abroad and with an outlook for 2009 looking pretty grim, don’t be surprised if the next set of statistics looks even higher. The big question is, “what do we do with our house when we move abroad?” Traditionally, [...]
Landlords, protect your pipes from freezing
The Met office have warned that December will be a very cold start to the winter. We advise that if you have an empty property, or a tenant in occupation, there are a few simple measures to prevent frozen and burst pipes which could lead to thousands of pounds in damages to your property. Why [...]
Furniture and Furnishings Regulations 1988
All furniture a landlord provides must be fire resistant. Furniture must meet the fire resistance requirements in the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. Source: J. Daines – LettingaProperty.com These regulations require that the following furniture supplied by the landlord in let properties meet fire safety standards: beds, headboards of beds, mattresses sofas, sofa-beds, [...]
Let Furnished or Unfurnished?
Would my property let better if it was furnished or unfurnished? Source: J. Daines – LettingaProperty.com In my experience, it is like asking, would the tenants prefer a magnolia finish or a bright bit of splash throughout the house – The answer is … different strokes for different folks. It all depends on the type [...]
Are EPC’s a Waste of Energy?
Currently in hot debate, Landlord Energy Performance Certificates are they are waste of Energy and are we just looking at them as another political blunder in the Property Industry. Source: J Daines, LettingaProperty.com I have to admit that when EPC’s were first launched for HIPS, I was of the mind that a) they are pointless [...]
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