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Labour is right – tenants should be allowed to keep pets
Responding to the news that the Labour party wants tenants to have the legal right to keep a pet in their properties, the University of Kent housing law expert Professor Helen Carr comments that ‘perhaps it was clumsy to introduce this policy proposal in the way that it has, but it should not be written…
Read MoreBetter standards for Nottingham’s private rents as new licensing scheme gets green light
Private tenants in Nottingham will benefit from better quality accommodation and greater protection from rogue landlords after the Government approved a new licensing scheme. The City Council scheme covering over 30,000 privately rented homes in Nottingham is the largest outside London to be given approval by the Secretary of State. A report by the BRE…
Read MoreHow should you respond to your tenant falling into rent arrears?
As a landlord, you will never want to hear about the tenant of your property being unable to pay their rent as it falls due. After all, you have your own costs that must be paid, such as your mortgage, so your lettings business very much depends on the correct amount of rent reaching you…
Read MoreA night of success for #PropTechDen Manchester in February
Proptech is certainly a vibrant topic and coming with it plenty of investments, partnerships and innovation being created throughout the UK and beyond. One of the popular UK events for PropTech is the #PropTechDen live pitching events launched in 2017 which sees Dragons Den style evenings take place in London and in Manchester. The recent…
Read More5 Tips For Moving Home Smoothly
A smooth home move is a great thing and can remove a huge amount of the stress of the process – here are some tips to achieve it
Read More5 Ways to Turn Your House Into An Eco-Friendly Home
A greener home is an easier one to sell and these tips will show you how to create one.
Read MoreSolar roof installations – are they still worth it for your home?
Putting solar panels on the roof of your house to generate your own electricity seems an attractive proposition. The technology is beautifully simple. Solar panels work by converting light energy from the sun to energy and, with the help of an inverter, convert it to AC mains electricity that you can use in your home…
Read MoreEradicating Japanese Knotweed from Estate Agents’ Properties
The life of an estate agent is far from easy, with many hurdles and battles along the way. For those involved in the rental side of the business, apart from getting, vetting and keeping tenants happy, property maintenance can be a headache — especially if you’re involved in a seemingly endless battle with Japanese knotweed.…
Read MoreSuccessful recovery of over £13k in unpaid sales commission…
My client, an award-winning London based Estate and Lettings Agent with over 30 years’ experience in residential and commercial sales, letting and property management, recently instructed me to act for them in connection with the recovery of over £13,000 of unpaid sales commission. This was by no means a straightforward case and serves as an…
Read MoreShowcase your properties at the most beautiful time of the day
Dusk photography is fantastic for attracting interest in your properties, and using twilight shots can make your listings stand out. In fact, dusk photography is proven to improve click-through rates on property portals; resonating with our primal need for shelter, warmth and protection. But you don’t have to take our word for it. An Australian…
Read More‘Illegal Subletting fine’ for Brent Estate Agency
With a false business address of Willesden High Road, Easy Let Agency was reported to have deceived landlords by leasing property with illegal subletting intentions according to Brent Council. The Brent estate agency has now received a large fine for the act of illegal subletting property. Easy Let that operates under Focus Property Management Limited…
Read MoreRaising the standards of rental accommodation
I was pleased to read that the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill was passed by the House of Commons last week. In a nutshell, this bill will give tenants more rights to demand changes and upgrades to their properties which should ultimately raise the standards of rental accommodation and…
Read MoreHow To Create A Bedroom That Promotes Better Sleep
Want better rest – these tips will help you achieve it
Read MoreHow to get the most out of your kitchen extension
So, you’ve decided 2018 is the year to turn your ordinary kitchen into something extraordinary. Extending your home and opening up your kitchen to limitless design possibilities is the perfect way to bring a little extra wow factor to your home. Not only will a kitchen extension add value to your home, it will make…
Read More3 types of algae and how to prevent it from spoiling your pool
The swimming pool in your garden may be your family’s pride and joy but if algae is forming in the pool water, it will spoil the appearance of the pool and your enjoyment of it. What’s more, while algae in itself isn’t dangerous to humans it can be a breeding ground for bacteria that may…
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