[ad_1] For too long, the rules around electrical safety for privately rented properties in England have not been specific enough, so we welcome the introduction of this new legislation. From 1st July 2020, for all new tenancies, the electrical installation in a property must have been inspected and tested by a suitably-qualified person before the…
[ad_1] Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com Continuing through the disruption During the disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19), the main focus for HM Land Registry has been to keep our services running as closely to normal as possible, so property transactions can continue. Local land charges are an essential component of property transactions as they describe restrictions or prohibitions on…
[ad_1] Prostock-studio/Shutterstock.com The prevention of property fraud obviously relies on the accurate verification of the parties to the transaction. Even in the best of circumstances, conveyancers checking the identity of their clients personally can be inconvenient to both. It also relies on the skill and attention to detail of person doing the checking, which can…
[ad_1] As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, we understand many people may have put their buying plans on hold however; this doesn’t have to be the case. Don’t let the current lockdown stop you from buying your dream new home today. We have many new build properties available and we don’t want you to miss out…
[ad_1] As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread, it’s going to impact on more people’s finances. So, as a landlord in these times, you need to know how vulnerable your tenant is – for your own sake as well as theirs. Some tenants will be fine, but some already have and will see their incomes…
[ad_1] We’re committed to getting the UK moving during these uncertain times We want to reassure you that we are doing all we can to keep our customers and colleagues safe, that’s why we have put in place measures from 360° Virtual Viewings and our Safe Valuation guidance. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Whether you have been letting property for a while, or it’s something you are thinking about doing, it’s important to know you can’t simply move in tenants and start charging rent. There are currently more than 400 rules and regulations set by 150 laws that landlords and agents need to abide by when letting, so…
[ad_1] What is Legionella? Legionella is a bacteria that forms in standing water where the temperature is between 20 and 45 degrees Celsius and nutrients such as sludge, scale and rust are present. If the bacteria is inhaled, it can cause Legionnaire’s disease, a potentially fatal type of pneumonia. If someone’s immune system is already…
[ad_1] Assuming you’re a responsible, professional landlord, you probably didn’t have to do anything when the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 took effect on 20th March last year. Likewise, because at Your Move we inspect all our landlords’ properties to make sure they’re safe and in good condition, the new law had very little…
[ad_1] When tenants stop paying their rent, sometimes it’s a wilful and deliberate act but more often it’s because they’re having genuine financial problems. While around 90% of tenants pay on time and in full, roughly 9% of tenancies are in rental arrears at any one time. Although the likelihood of a tenant falling into…
