New EPC standards guidelines issued by government
From April 2018, new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are being brought in, and the government has just issued full guidelines to inform landlords about the changes. As of April 1st, a new tenancy cannot be given to a new or existing tenant if the rental property has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of […]
4 ways to make your property appear larger
Prospective tenants are likely to want to live in the best place they can afford. We all want to be comfortable in our homes, and so the feeling of space is important. But what if your property is on the smaller side? Well, this need not be an issue at all. The easiest way to […]
Buyer demand in London strongest in Hillingdon and Enfield
Buyer demand in London is down overall in the third quarter, though demand in Hillingdon increased by 43% and Enfield by 37%. Buyer demand in London is down overall in the third quarter, though demand in Hillingdon increased by 43% and Enfield by 37%. The London Borough of Bexley topped the list for buyer demand […]
Top tips for landlords when hiring a gardener
Let’s ask a pertinent question before we start: who is responsible for maintaining the garden of a rental property? Is it the landlord or the tenant? The answer to this should be outlined in the rental agreement. However, if multiple tenants have access to a garden, and they are primarily responsible for its upkeep, this […]
What lettings fee ban? Over a quarter of landlords remain in the dark
Many landlords remain unaware of the impending ban on letting agents charging fees to tenants, despite the government announcing the measure in last year’s Autumn Statement. According to a new survey, 31% of landlords included in the survey claimed to have no knowledge of the ban, and almost half of those are landlords with property […]
Why Tenants Prefer Managed Property
Do tenants really prefer managed property? Perhaps this is the question we should ask ourselves before we look further into why or why not a tenant should prefer a managed property to a property directly managed by the landlord. According to most surveys conducted by various agencies across the UK, an average of 70% of […]
Concerned about fire safety? Take this online course…
Landlords confused about their fire safety obligations can now complete an interactive online course to help demystify fire safety legislation and keep their tenants safe. The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) launched a new course last month in response to increasing numbers of queries from landlords concerning fire safety and the precautions they need to take. […]
Guidance for landlords when hiring a cleaner
Landlords have a responsibility to keep their properties in good condition. This is necessary to safeguard the rights of tenants renting the premises, but it will also help to maximise rental value and profits. A clean, well-maintained property is important as it means that you, as the landlord, will be setting a high standard for […]