Does your property need a new boiler………what about getting your tenant to pay for it?
2 minute readThe Green Deal is a brand new initiative implemented by the Government to facilitate the fitting of energy saving measures to millions of homes... The Green Deal is a brand new initiative implemented by the Government to...
Squatting in residential property becomes a criminal offence
2 minute readSquatting in a residential property becomes a criminal offence from tomorrow in England and Wales. The maximum penalty will be six months’ prison... Squatting in a residential property becomes a criminal offence from tomorrow in...
Universal Credit-how will this affect your Local Housing Allowance Tenants?
9 minute readUNIVERSAL CREDIT: A CLOUD OF UNCERTAINTY? WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR: Over the last couple of years we have tried to keep... UNIVERSAL CREDIT: A CLOUD OF UNCERTAINTY? WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR: Over the last couple of years we have tried to...
How to avoid problems with deposits…..4 keys tips
3 minute readThe vast majority of tenancies end with the landlord and tenant agreeing over the return of the deposit. Deposit disputes are rare but it... The vast majority of tenancies end with the landlord and tenant agreeing over the return...
A guide to tenancy deposits
10 minute readAs all Landlords should be aware, in April 2007 it became Law that all Assured Shorthold Tenancy deposits must be protected in a Government... As all Landlords should be aware, in April 2007 it became Law that all Assured...
Tenant referencing-don’t take chances on your tenants
3 minute readBasic tenant referencing checks are not sufficient to protect a landlord against the possibility of future arrears, research from NGU can confirm, we found... Basic tenant referencing checks are not sufficient to protect a...
Universal Credit Ends Direct Payment of Housing Benefits to Landlords
2 minute readA majority of private landlords have rejected the Government’s welfare reform plans for housing benefit, saying there will not be enough accommodation available. ... A majority of private landlords have rejected the...
Avoid burst pipes in a cold freeze-make sure you give this information to your tenants!
2 minute readAvoid burst pipes in a cold freeze-make sure you give this information to your tenants! How to avoid burst pipes in a...Avoid burst pipes in a cold freeze-make sure you give this information to your tenants! How to avoid burst...
DPS launches new insurance backed deposit scheme at cheapest rates on market
3 minute readDPS launches new insurance backed deposit scheme at cheapest rates on market……. The cheapest tenancy deposit rates in the market yet... DPS launches new insurance backed deposit scheme at cheapest rates on market……. The...
When your tenant gives notice YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING!
6 minute readWhen your tenant gives notice on your property it is key that you have a process in place to make sure that the move... When your tenant gives notice on your property it is key that you have a process in place to make sure that...