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Category: Landlord Advice

Pests in your property – whose responsibility is it?

Dealing with pests in a property can be a frustrating and sometimes alarming experience for landlords and tenants alike. From rodents to insects, pests can cause damage, health hazards, and discomfort. However, determining who is responsible for addressing pest issues …

The six issues that can affect your property’s value

Whether you are a homeowner or landlord, one of the biggest assets you’re ever likely to own is your property. It is hardly surprising, then, that the value of that property – and the factors that may affect it – …

Winterproof your investment property

Storms, rain and snow can cause transport chaos and building damage in the UK. Now that we’re heading towards the dead of winter, it is still not too late  to protect your investment property against the ravages of the elements. …

How To Save Even More Money On Your Energy Costs

The household bills have rocketed for just about everyone in recent months. Quite rightly highlighted in the media – and recognised by the government – some of the most critical expenditure is likely to be on your domestic energy. You’re …

Winter-proof your garden

Winter in the UK can be harsh on your garden, with cold temperatures, frost, and potentially heavy snowfall. However, with the right preparations and care, you can protect your garden from the winter elements and ensure it flourishes once spring …

Getting your property winter-ready

As the days grow shorter and seasonal storms begin to brew, it is a timely reminder that whether it’s the home you live in or a property you let to tenants, it is never too early to batten down the …

New landlord legislation and boiler efficiency

Recent years have seen successive pieces of legislation obliging private sector landlords to improve the energy efficiency of the homes they let. The current Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations, for instance, mean that, since the 1st of April 2020, …

How to keep a tenant

Retaining a happy and responsible tenant is in your own best interests as a landlord, or course. Because that way you reduce the “voids” created by existing tenants leaving and new ones coming in – thus maintaining your rental income …

Solar panels FAQs

The escalating cost of fuel, at a time when the cost of living is rising so steeply, makes many homeowners and landlords give serious thought to alternative sources of energy. To that end, energy captured from the sun’s rays through …

Keeping your let property secure

Autumn is just around the corner, and with it comes shorter days and longer nights. When the clocks go back at the end of October, we can expect the usual spike in burglaries that customarily accompany the darker evenings. This swells …