[ad_1] On 1st June this year, the much-talked-about tenant fee ban came into force in England, under the Tenant Fees Act. This means: Landlords and letting agents are not permitted to charge tenants for anything other than: An administration fee when the tenant requests a change or early termination of a tenancy Utilities, communication services…
[ad_1] Whether you’re going ‘budget’, ‘boutique’ or ‘luxury’, today’s tenants all expect a reasonable level of quality and definitely a higher standard of accommodation than they did ten or fifteen years ago. Tenants with very limited finances are usually happy with ‘budget’ accommodation. As long as they have a legally let and safe roof over…
[ad_1] The tenancy agreement sets out the terms and conditions of a let, importantly, the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. In England and Wales, the standard agreement is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), which is what we’re looking at here. In Scotland, it’s a Private Residential Tenancy – more information on this can…
[ad_1] According to research, as many as one in four landlords might not have the right insurance for their rental property. And for those who have mistakenly taken out standard home insurance, rather than specialist landlord insurance, it could have serious financial implications. Having tenants living in a property is considered higher risk than a…
[ad_1] When you’re picking out a kitchen for a rented property, the first thing to remember is that it’s not for your own home, so there’s no need to spend a fortune! Most tenants are just looking for a well-equipped kitchen that’s easy to keep clean and tidy. Kitchen units and fittings The kitchen is…
[ad_1] Having a good-quality tenant in your property for several years can be a great thing for you as a landlord. You should benefit from: Lower or no void periods No 6 to 12-month re-let administration costs And potentially lower maintenance costs throughout the tenancy, as properly-referenced long-term tenants may take better care of properties.…
[ad_1] Update: The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched its consultation on abolishing so called ‘no-fault’ evictions and improving Section 8 grounds. It will run for 12 weeks and closes on 12 October 2019. Further details of the consultation can be found below. On 15th April, the government announced that it…
[ad_1] As it currently stands, fire doors are only legally required in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). All doors leading to an escape route must be fire resistant and close automatically and it’s advised that fire doors are also fitted to high-risk rooms, such as the kitchen. While it’s not a legal requirement, you might…
