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If you want to set the tone for the entire tenancy with your tenant welcome pack, it's worth taking the time to think about it and do it properly. If you provide more information, the tenancy should run more smoothly and be less stressful. Considering that the average...
Properly welcome your tenants Imagine you have just moved into your brand new flat, you are delighted to be in an awesome spot and your landlord has given you a really good tenant welcome pack that shows you where your local services are, bus stops, late-night...
A poll of lettings agents would likely reveal that serving Section 21 notices is at or near the top of their pet peeves. There are a lot of specific steps involved in this process, and if you fail to follow them, you could become ineligible for serving the notice due...
More landlords to your letting agency! Most lettings agents will tell you, "Get me a landlord and let's talk, then I'll get their business.". The problem is you must find new landlords to get them to talk to you. You might feel that finding more landlords is nearly...
Importance of property inventories The property inventory document is essential for both landlords and tenants of rental properties, second only to the rental agreement. In fact, most landlords and agents are aware of this, but tenants are less aware of the importance...
Understanding the Value of your Estate Agency Business So, you have spent years building your agency business to a healthy size, you can see yourself looking for an exit and planning for early retirement and enjoying more of life outside the business? Great, as this...
5 signs your boiler is on its last legs All property owners are legally obligated to maintain and service their properties' gas and heating appliances. It is time to schedule an appointment with a Gas Safe registered engineer to address any issues that might need to...
Different types of Management Orders in a nutshell Management orders are a legal device used to allow a council to take over the running of a property. The manner in which they are used depends on the situation in which the council applies. Empty Dwelling Management...
Increasingly, councils have been cracking down on landlords letting properties without the proper license since the new HMO licensing legislation came into effect in October 2018. Regardless of whether a property is required to have an HMO (for properties with more...
