Are you ICO Registered and Membership Up-To-Date?
Just a little reminder that Landlords as well as Agents are required to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office. If you are processing personal data for the purpose of producing tenancy agreements/contracts,...
New Carbon Monoxide Laws – Do You Know?
The regulations for both privately and socially rented homes are soon to be changed and it would be good to be one step ahead! A carbon monoxide alarm will be required in all rooms where there is a fixed combustion appliance,...
THE WHITE PAPER PROPOSALS FOR THE PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR (PRS)
MY POSITIVE SPIN ON THE WHITE PAPER PROPOSALS FOR THE PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR (PRS) You will have all seen or heard by now of the proposals contained in the governments new White Paper published in June. Unlikely to become law until...
What is Affordability?
These are 2 words you may hear a lot when renting, you may have an understanding of these words already, or you may think, what are they talking about? I earn a good salary and I can afford the rent, I have budgeted well! I...
Are you self-managed? Are you taking the time to visit your rental property?
We cannot stress enough the importance of carrying out periodic (planned) visits throughout each tenancy to assess your property is in the expected condition internally and externally and to ensure that the tenants are abiding by...
Thinking of selling your home?
When you’re thinking of selling your home that has either outgrown you, or you simply have for some reason ‘fallen out of love’ with it, there are important steps to take to maximise on the price you...
Understanding Rental Yield and Capital Growth
Rental yield is the term used to describe the return on a property investment from a rental perspective. If the monthly rent is £2,000 and the property is occupied for a full year, you will receive £24,000...
Will EPC’S effect the Value of my Residential Home?
This is an interesting question, if you are looking to sell in the future and you haven’t seen the publicity surround EPC’s (Energy Performance Certificate) in the media recently, then this should be on your radar! Certainly,...
Who looks after your rental home’s garden?
Unless stated otherwise in the contract the general upkeep of the garden is usually up to the tenant. A landlord is still responsible for structural problems, like fencing or tree surgery etc, but the day-to-day upkeep, such as...
Springtime Gardening tips to help attract buyers
Now we are entering Springtime, it’s important, especially if you’re thinking of selling your property during this time, to get your garden ready for the occasion! If you don’t present your garden in its best light, you...