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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What are the different types of tenancy agreement? A Tenancy Agreement is a document which sets out the terms of...
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We provide advice for private landlords and renters, we inform you about legislation, educate on licencing and property management, and give an insight into how we deal with properties including contractors..