What Does This Act Mean? Under this Act, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 was amended to require that all rented properties, including any common parts of a building, were fit for human habitation at the beginning of the tenancy and throughout. It stated that...
If your neighbour is making a noise that is causing you distress you are not alone as noise disturbance is by far the most common anti-social behaviour reported to the police, local authorities, and housing associations. It could include anything from loud music and...
As the months change from beautiful sunshine to the gloomy weather we are currently experiencing we feel it is important to advise landlords of empty properties and also tenants living in our properties how to look after them within the colder months. Starting with...
It is not always easy but when you are hunting for a house, whether it be as a potential landlord or tenant looking for a new home but try not to get too attached early on. Horizon Lets have some top tips to help you get the most out of any visit so that your heart...
Buy to let properties can be a very attractive investment but you need to understand exactly what is involved before you go ahead. Having a good property portfolio allows for a good monthly income as well as the growth your property value could have over time. Here at...
Investing in buy-to-let is a huge responsibility and as the number of people living in rented accommodation is set to rise further, demand for new landlords has never been higher. Due to ever-changing landlord legislation, it is vital that those entering the industry...
As tenants your responsibility doesn’t end when you decide to leave the property therefore we have put together some information and checklist for you to follow to ensure you know how to fulfil these responsibilities. Tenant Moving Checklist Council Tax &...
An inventory is an essential document that provides a written record that details the fixtures and fittings of a property and their condition as well as the condition of the property itself. This should be amended, updated and recreated before the beginning of each...
1. Manage your expectations It’s human nature to place a high value on something to which we have an investment in. But you need to step into the shoes of a potential tenant. They will view several properties so you need to think about how yours will stack up? Be...
After the last few months, you might have thought that the uncertainty was over – how wrong we were, especially after the introduction of new tier-based restrictions and the potential of a 2-3 week circuit breaker lockdown. There is no sign, as yet, of any further...
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