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Landlord Guide: How to carry out successful mid-tenancy inspections

30 September 2023

It’s very important to carry out regular inspections on rental properties during a tenancy, whether the landlord does it themselves or via their property manager. I personally refer to mid-tenancy inspections as “maintenance visits”, as it’s more collaborative and shows the focus is on ensuring the property is in good condition. After all, the ultimate …

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Landlord Guide: How to successfully tackle damp and mould

28 September 2023

mould on a wall and in the corner of a ceiling

The tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020, due to black mould in the flat his parents rented from Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Association, underlined just how important it is for landlords to take damp and mould seriously. As well as potentially being bad for physical health, damp and mould are often very distressing, and can …

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What are landlords’ obligations to carry out repairs in England?

27 September 2023

The question of responsibility for repairs can often be a bone of contention between landlords and renters. The responsibility for repairs are set out in various laws in the UK. As they are established by statute, any clauses in tenancy agreements that try to change this responsibility, are automatically null and void. What are these …

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10 problems to look for when viewing investment properties

24 September 2023

For sale and to let boards outside Victorian terrace in Battersea

Buying a rental property is a big investment for the long-term, but buy to lets can so easily turn into money pits. When you’re viewing potential buy to let properties, the aim is to try and weed out those with problems that will cost more to fix than you’ll ever make in rent or capital …

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Landlords: How to get ready for the Renters Reform Bill

22 September 2023

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The Renters Reform Bill promises to be the biggest shake up to the private rented sector since the Housing Act 1988, assuming it ever sees the light of day! However, whereas the Housing Act 1988 significantly increased the freedom of landlords, the changes in the Renters Reform Bill will restrict this freedom. Although we can …

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