A gas safety certificate is a form showing gas safety information to show that your gas appliances are working safely. These checks are to be done yearly by a Gas Safe engineer.
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Posted in OnA gas safety certificate is a form showing gas safety information to show that your gas appliances are working safely. These checks are to be done yearly by a Gas Safe engineer.
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Posted in OnOtherwise referred to as an EPC, the certificate gives a property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and is valid for 10 years. It is a requirement to have an EPC before marketing the property and shows where the property could be more energy efficient but also advises tenants…
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Posted in OnYes – If the tenants dispute the proposed deduction from their deposit then it is a landlord’s responsibility to submit evidence to the arbitration services of DPS as to the condition of the property at move in and and move out. It is strongly recommended to make sure you have an inventory in place.
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Posted in OnAssured Short Hold Tenancy agreements are for a minimum period of six months but can be up to three years with landlord approval.
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Posted in OnRight to rent simply means that the occupier has a right to rent a property in the UK. Anyone without it is disqualified from renting. This can be broken down into two different groups, permanent and time limited rights to rent. Each has different requirements. The landlord would normally be responsible for these checks but they…
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Posted in OnThis is a personal choice and depends on your level of knowledge, experience and time available. In a genuine survey conducted by Stuarts Property Services Ltd to tenants after their move in date, we can report these statistics which may be of guidance to you:- Ideally, how would you prefer a property to be managed?…
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Posted in OnAs we focus 100% on lettings, we do not sell property however, you may want to think about informing us first so that we can advise on where your current tenancy stands and what requirements are necessary to gain vacant possession. We often receive enquiries from our current landlords that wish to extend their portfolio….
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Posted in OnTenants are entitled to at least two months’ notice before being required to give up possession of the property. However, if the tenancy started on a periodic basis without any initial fixed term, a longer notice period may be required depending on how often they are required to pay rent (for example, if they pay rent quarterly,…
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Posted in OnA periodic tenancy, sometimes known as ‘month to month’ tenancy is when you are out of your ‘fixed’ term agreement but continue at the property on a month to month basis. This form of tenancy gives you the flexibility to not ‘fix in’ for a duration of time as you just have to give one…
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Posted in OnThis is a document to show that you have assessed the risk and control of legionella bacteria in water systems and is a requirement for rented properties.
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