BEST TIME TO SELL
This is a question I get asked a lot, there are various answers to it and it’s not simply just about the time of year. For example if you place your home...
What is Article 4?
Article 4 Directions are the legal means by which a local authority can require property owners to seek permission to convert a single dwelling house into...
EPC’s – Preparing for the changes – What can be done?
WORK WITH YOUR LANDLORDS We continue with the theme of EPC’s as we can see this is going to be on a lot of landlords minds.. It certainly is on ours! The...
DO YOU NEED YOUR TENANT TO LEAVE?
DO YOU NEED YOUR TENANT TO LEAVE? I hope you never have any trouble with a tenant but sometimes things go wrong and nowadays you MUST follow the correct...
Speculated changes around new EPC Regulations, expected from 2025
As we all know, all rental properties must have an EPC rating of ‘E’ or above (some exemptions apply), however, there are major changes currently under...
Landlords are you missing out on £100’s on your Rental Income?
Interestingly, here in the South West we have seen the highest rent increases Nationally in the last 12-18 months at more than 6% increase in rents. We...
Do you carry out a check on your new landlord? Odd Question? Read on......
As a prospective tenant you will be vetted and thoroughly checked by a landlord or the agent. This will be carried out before they allow you to move into...
Fire Doors: Can existing doors be upgraded to fire resistant standard?
An upgrade of existing non-fire doors to FD30 status is sometimes possible through using an intumescent varnish or paint, such as Envirograf, depending on...
Selling an empty home
Plenty of clients try and sell an empty home due to personal circumstances, a bereavement in the family or because they have had to relocate for work...