Even though new legislation covering carbon monoxide alarms in private rented properties only came into force on 1st October 2015, the CO Be Alarmed! campaign believes that the regulations do not go far enough. There appears to be a loophole in … Continue reading
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors is warning residential landlords and letting agents that they must meet Legionella regulations for all properties under their control. This follows a report from Public Health England on the death of three men … Continue reading
The latest Tenancy Deposits Digest, published by my|deposits.co.uk, for the third quarter of 2014 shows a significant increase year-on-year in tenancy deposit values across England and Wales. Key highlights from the whitepaper: deposits up by 11% or £121 compared to same … Continue reading
For the first time, the three approved bodies that run the Tenancy Deposit Scheme have collaborated to produce a guide designed to ensure the tenancy dispute process is transparent for all parties. It introduces the concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution … Continue reading
The tenancy deposit protection scheme operator my|deposits has recognised the value of good quality dated video evidence. It goes on to recommend landlords use video inventories to help protect their rental property investment. Their latest Guide for Landlords explains “video inventories are … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when we are inundated with all those “back to school” offers on the TV and in newspapers and magazines! so finding out that the average student weekly rent has risen to over £65 per week … Continue reading
Recent reports suggest that the UK is facing a severe housing shortage, there is simply not enough rental property to meet demand. The Association of Residential Letting Agents carried out research that showed that both agencies and landlords are in … Continue reading
Whilst our agents are out and about conducting inventories and assessments they come across some incredible sights. Life on the road is hectic and you just never know what you may find as you enter a rental property. It always … Continue reading
