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Landlords
Can I let out a property with asbestos in the ceiling?
3rd September 2019Asbestos was comprehensively used in the construction of residential dwellings built between the 1950s and 1980s....
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Insurance
What are the risks if I do not have the right insurance?
27th August 2019It would be easy to assume that being a landlord carries no more risk than that...
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Landlords
What should I do if the neighbours are complaining about my tenant?
20th August 2019As those who let property may well know, the vast majority of tenants are law-abiding, considerate...
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Landlords
What is a portfolio landlord?
13th August 2019It’s a term that crops up fairly regularly in the lettings industry, but you may wonder...
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Landlords
Is a doorbell the landlord’s responsibility?
6th August 2019A doorbell is present on so many properties, but is it considered a necessary? Where one...
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Eviction
Is it a problem if my tenant is declared bankrupt?
30th July 2019It may not be something that either landlord or tenant have considered before, but there are...
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Landlords
Is it your fault if your tenant is injured in your property?
22nd July 2019If a tenant living in a property is injured, who is at fault? Is the landlord...
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deposits
What can be considered ‘wear and tear’?
15th July 2019During the course of daily life, some damage will occur to our homes, whether they are...
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Landlords
What notice must you give your tenant before visiting?
9th July 2019If you own a property, then perhaps it’s natural to assume that you have the right...
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Letting Agents
What happens if your letting agent loses your Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreement?
2nd July 2019What is an AST? An Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreement is the most commonly used type...
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Landlords
Is a doorbell the landlord’s responsibility?
6th August 2019A doorbell is present on so many properties, but is it considered a necessary? Where one...
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Legislation
Is there a grace period for a gas safety certificate?
12th April 2019It is a legal requirement in the UK for any property that is rented out to...
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Property Sourcing
Three property trends to expect in 2020
2nd January 2020Now the dust has settled on the General Election results, it’s possible to make some predictions...
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Landlords
Are landlords responsible for pest control?
2nd May 2019If mice, rats, fleas, bedbugs or other pests invade a property you’re letting to a tenant,...
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Letting Agents
Questions to ask your letting agent before engaging them
15th March 2019Whether you’ve been a landlord for a long time, or are relatively new to the business,...
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Landlords
What are a landlord’s legal obligations?
23rd April 2019There’s a fairly comprehensive list of the legal obligations that apply to landlords, so any landlord...
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Landlords
Are smoke detectors a landlord’s responsibility?
14th May 2019There are sobering statistics when it comes to smoke alarms in the home. According to government...
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deposits
Can a landlord withhold a deposit for cleaning?
7th May 2019When you let a property, you would expect it to be returned to you in a...
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Tenant
What if your tenant loses their house keys?
10th June 2019Tenants who lose their keys can cause headaches for landlords. Firstly, if the keys are lost...
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Landlords
What does Clause 24 mean to me?
20th March 2019Clause 24 was added to the Financial Bill 2015 by George Osborne, who was Chancellor of...
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