Garden Fences - Who's Responsible?
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
🏡 Who’s Responsible for the Fence? Boundary fences might seem straightforward—but when it comes to responsibility, ownership, or planning rules, things can get complicated. Here’s a breakdown to help you stay informed and...
Why More Landlords Are Returning to Full Management – And Why That’s a Smart Move
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Why More Landlords Are Returning to Full Management – And Why That’s a Smart Move In recent years, many landlords have scaled back on letting agent services in an effort to cut costs. But with new legislation like the Renters'...
Understanding Rent Increases: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
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Understanding Rent Increases: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know Whether you're a tenant or a landlord, it's important to understand when and how rent can be increased legally and fairly. Here’s a quick guide to the rules...
The Law Is Changing Around Mould In Rental Properties (Awaab's Law) Heres What You Need To Know.
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Awaab’s Law and the Private Rented Sector The tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak in December 2020 brought the devastating impact of untreated damp and mould into sharp focus. Awaab’s case, involving prolonged exposure to...
Understanding Legionella: What Landlords Need To Know
5 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Understanding Legionella: What Landlords Need to Know As a landlord, one of your core responsibilities is ensuring the health and safety of your tenants. This includes managing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease—a potentially...
Possession and Eviction: What To Do, What Not To Do and Changes With New Regulations
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Possession and Eviction: What To Do, What Not To Do and Changes With New Regulations Managing tenant evictions and regaining possession of a rental property can be one of the most challenging aspects of property management. With...
EPC's Are Changing - What Landlords Need to Know
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
EPCs Are Changing – What Landlords Need to Know The UK government remains committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050, and as part of this effort, major changes are being proposed to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). These...
What Are The Current Lettings Legislation and Regulations?
8 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Lettings Legislation and Regulations - Safety Certificates There are a myriad of regulations that Landlords should be aware of when letting out a property. We are going to be running a series of articles on this subject over the...