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EPCs vs new Home Energy Model
Property News

EPCs vs new Home Energy Model

How are homes currently rated? Currently, properties are rated using SAP Standard Assessment Procedure, which gives a points score that...
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Should You Let a Rental Property in Durham Furnished or Unfurnished?
Property Advice

Should You Let a Rental Property in Durham Furnished or Unfurnished?

Are you in the midst of deciding whether you should let your Durham property furnished or unfurnished? Many factors come...
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Client Money Protection Scheme is mandatory
Property Management

Client Money Protection Scheme is mandatory

CMP is an acronym for client money protection and is widely used within the property sector. CMP was introduced to...
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What is a HMO Property?
Property Management

What is a HMO Property?

Definition of a HMO Property (House in Multiple Occupation) is where the following applies: At least 3 tenants live there,...
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Changing property management company
Property Advice Property Management

Changing property management company

There are numerous reasons why Landlords change property management company or letting agent. Many reasons are justified but could have...
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Property maintenance
Property Management

Property maintenance

It's usual for a Property Manager to appoint and manage contractors. Whether reactive repairs or planned maintenance, the letting agent...
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How to manage rent arrears
Property Advice

How to manage rent arrears

It's important to be able to offer advice on how to manage rent arrears for all involved. Rent arrears remain...
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Tips for letting your property
Property Advice

Tips for letting your property

If you are considering letting out your property, there are many important factors to consider.  These tips will help you...
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Selling a tenanted property
Property Advice

Selling a tenanted property

Options for selling your tenanted property There are 2 options available to Landlords who are considering selling a property with...
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Mould in rented property
Property Inspection

Mould in rented property

What causes mould in your rental property? Mould in rented property can be problematic in winter months and spring.  The...
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Pitfalls of being a Private Landlord
Property Advice

Pitfalls of being a Private Landlord

What are the pitfalls of being a private landlord Being a Landlord can be lucrative, but it's not easy. Whether...
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Fair wear and tear in rental properties
Property Inspection

Fair wear and tear in rental properties

What is considered fair wear and tear? It's important to understand what is considered fair wear and tear in rental...
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Property Management and contractors
Property Management

Property Management and contractors

How does a Property Management company manage contractors? Property Management companies are responsible for appointing and managing contractors.  When dealing...
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Property inspections on your rental property
Property Inspection

Property inspections on your rental property

Being a Landlord means you are making a huge financial investment but it can also be a bit of a...
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Stanley, Co Durham
Locations

Stanley, Co Durham

Stanley Co Durham, North East England is a former colliery town and is situation between Consett and Chester-le-Street, and south...
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Rent Guarantee insurance
Property Advice

Rent Guarantee insurance

What is Rent Guarantee Insurance? Rent Guarantee Insurance is designed to guarantee a Landlord's rent if tenants fails to pay...
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Deposit Protection Scheme advice
Property Advice

Deposit Protection Scheme advice

Here we highlight the Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme process and an adjudicators approach to deposit disputes. When should a Deposit...
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North of England property prices and repossessions
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North of England property prices and repossessions

So what's happening in North of England? With high repossession levels, along with current stamp duty holiday, it's caused a...
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Letting to tenants with pets
Property Management

Letting to tenants with pets

Should you let to tenants with pets? Many Landlords say No to pets, but should you? As a Landlord, you...
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Different types of Tenancy Agreements
Property Management

Different types of Tenancy Agreements

What are the different types of tenancy agreement? A Tenancy Agreement is a document which sets out the terms of...
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