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As you’re already aware, from 1st April 2018 landlords will have to ensure that their rental property has a minimum EPC rating of E. These new regulations apply to new lets and tenancy renewals. You could be fined thousands of pounds if you breach these regulations unless you are exempt. If your property has an EPC… Read more »
To help you make the most of a property viewing, here is our house viewing checklist which features a list of questions to have under your belt – and also some things to watch out for yourself. This way you won’t fall into the trap of getting caught up in the ‘wow’ factor and forget… Read more »
What does Boiler Plus mean? Boiler Plus is a new set of regulations (part of the Heat In Buildings policy) affecting the energy efficiency of heating systems and has raised the bar for both manufacturers and installers. Why is the legislation changing? The main motivation for these changes is to phase out inefficient boilers to… Read more »
During the lifetime of a landlord’s investment, a void period is inevitable and can cause a bucket load of stress and worry. Not only will there be no rental income but you could still be paying costs such as a mortgage or council tax. Tenants circumstances change and can’t always be avoided but there are… Read more »
Whether you’re looking to sell or buy a property in Leicestershire, it always pays to fully get your head around the Leicester Property Market before you start. That way you can be sure that you’re getting the best deal. When it comes to selling your home, getting a good valuation is vital, but, as well… Read more »
The Help to Buy scheme was first launched in 2013 to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder. It’s helped many people buy their ideal home that they wouldn’t have been able to afford otherwise. Some of those people are coming to the end of their 5-year interest-free period and are now thinking about… Read more »
Wear and tear are three words that can drive landlords to despair! Is wear and tear a sloppy excuse for lack of care? Where does wear and tear end and when does it become damage? As an established Leicester letting agent we offer some answers and solutions to help tackle this tricky issue. What is wear… Read more »
It’s been a great year for property. Not only have we had some fabulous houses for sale in Leicester, but Leicester house prices have been on the up too. This all comes despite the looming figure of Brexit which left many concerned for a detrimental effect on the market. In 2017, the East Midlands did… Read more »
Congratulations to Sarah Hayward, one of our post-valuation champagne prize draw winners! All of our clients who have a valuation carried out receive an email invitation to complete a post-property valuation survey to help us maintain the great customer service that we are known for. Thank you to everyone who provided us with valuable feedback,… Read more »
Selling your property is an important process. One which involves several vital factors in order to ensure you get the best possible price for your home. While there is the possibility of selling a house yourself, it always pays to get the knowledge of the experts to be in with the best chance of a… Read more »
Are Right to Rent Checks for everyone? Yes! Except for underage children that is. But even then, you need to check their age, particularly if they are a teenager, just to be sure they really are under 18 (and keep a copy of the proof). It’s important to know who is applicable for Right to… Read more »
Huh? What’s the Deregulation Act 2015 & how does it affect me? Deregulation Act 2015 & Retaliatory Evictions is a mouthful and doesn’t mean very much to the average Landlord or tenant. As experienced Leicester letting agents we’re here to guide you through legislation and act as your jargon buster! So here goes… The aim: To… Read more »
Early this year we informed you of changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) that will come into affect in April 2018 (see our blog post here). If your property’s energy efficiency is below band ‘E’ then you could be left with a property that cannot be legally rented and a fine of up to £5,000! An EPC assessment… Read more »
On 11th March 2015 the Housing Minister announced that all rental properties require smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The Government is increasing landlord responsibility to ensure a safer and better private rented sector. New regulations were passed by both Houses of Parliament on Monday 14th September 2015. The Changes: The Government has introduced the Smoke… Read more »
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 outlines that all UK landlords are legally responsible for the gas safety of their properties and tenants. This is to ensure all gas appliances (both fixed and portable), fittings and flues provided for tenants are safe. Landlords renting out a property with gas appliances have 3 main responsibilities:… Read more »
What is Legionella? Legionnaires’ is a pneumonia-like (potentially fatal) disease commonly caused by the inhalation of small droplets of contaminated water. What must landlords do? Landlords must assess and control the risk of exposure of tenants to Legionella to ensure the safety of their tenants, but this does not require an in-depth detailed assessment. Control… Read more »
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