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Property Law 4 min read

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations: New Rules for UK Landlords 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations are changing. The regulations, originally enforced in 2015, were amended from 1 October 2022 and apply to both private and social rental […]

Katie Todd

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Landlord Advice 7 min read

Help For Landlords And Tenants – Frequently Asked Questions When Renting

Reading Time: 7 minutes [kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”650546″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”300459″][kc_column_text _id=”480243″] Every day, landlord and tenants have questions that need answering. The lettings industry – and the 125+ laws that apply […]

Shannon Hall

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Rental Process 6 min read

Landlord Mid-Term Inspections: What are they and why do I need one?

Reading Time: 6 minutes A mid-term inspection is a formal check of your property during tenancy. It’s a useful exercise for both landlords and tenants. Landlords can ensure their property is being well looked […]

Helen Davis

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Tenant Advice 4 min read

Taking Your End of Tenancy Cleaning Seriously

Reading Time: 4 minutes Property cleanliness (or lack of) is the main cause of deposit disputes between landlords and tenants – yet can easily be avoided with a good and proper end of tenancy […]

Shannon Hall

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Property News 2 min read

Government Proposes Changes to Energy Efficiency Regulations 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes A government consultation has launched seeking to amend the current Energy Efficiency Regulations and improve the energy performance of private rented homes in the UK. One of the main proposals […]

Katie Todd

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Property Law 4 min read

Fire Door Safety in Rental Properties

Reading Time: 4 minutes Fire safety is essential in every rental property – but what are the rules surrounding fire doors? Understanding the regulations will help you to ensure that you are operating within […]

Natalie Deakin

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Rental Process 4 min read

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for Rental Properties

Reading Time: 4 minutes The rules around PAT testing for landlords can be a bit confusing. In this article, we’ve gathered all the information you need to know, including what exactly a PAT test […]

Shannon Hall

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Rental Process 5 min read

A Guide to Landlord Legionella Risk Assessments – Is Your Water Safe?

Reading Time: 5 minutes As a landlord, it seems you never hear the end of electrical regulations, gas safety and EPC requirements – but what’s the deal when it comes to water? In this […]

Shannon Hall

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Property Law 5 min read

Energy Performance Certificates: Landlords, are you following the correct EPC certificate requirements?

Reading Time: 5 minutes In 2018, EPC requirements changed for landlords through the introduction of a minimum energy rating of ‘E’ or above for new tenancies. This rule now applies to all tenancies, not […]

Natalie Deakin

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Property Law 5 min read

Landlord Fire Safety Regulations – How Safe Is Your Property?

Reading Time: 5 minutes As a landlord, you have a duty of care to your tenants that you must fulfil. Within this duty of care, you have a legal responsibility to ensure that your […]

Shannon Hall

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Property Law 5 min read

10 New Rental Laws Landlords Must Be Ready For in 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes As we’re half way into the first month of 2020, it’s vital that landlords and investors know what this year has in store for the property sector. To keep you […]

Jonathan Daines

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