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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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Legislation
How does an EPC rating work?
15th April 2019An Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC, provides two main indicators: The property’s efficiency The property’s environmental...
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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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Landlords
What is the HHSRS – Housing Health and Safety Rating System?
5th April 2019The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (abbreviated to HHSRS) comes under the Housing Act 2004....
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Landlords
What documents are acceptable for Right to Rent checks?
4th April 2019Landlords must carry out ‘Right to Rent’ checks before letting a property. This is to guard...
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Landlords
Who can carry out a Legionella risk assessment?
3rd April 2019Breathing in even minute droplets of water that is contaminated with legionella can cause Legionnaire’s disease,...
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Landlords
What is a reasonable time for a landlord to carry out repairs?
2nd April 2019A landlord is responsible for most of the repairs that a property might require. While tenants...
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Eviction
Can I serve a Section 21 notice myself?
1st April 2019Section 21 notices are used to evict tenants. They are more commonly used than, and differ...
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Landlords
What do you need to rent out a property?
28th March 2019There is a long list of tasks that need to be done by any landlord preparing...
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Landlords
How do I choose a good tenant?
27th March 2019Letting a property can be a risky business. No landlord wants a tenant who will cause...
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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Wirral
Where are the best areas on Wirral for buy-to-let properties?
17th September 2019Whether you are considering becoming a first-time landlord or adding to an existing portfolio, the Wirral...
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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...