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10 Tax Saving Tips for Landlords

10 Tax Saving Tips for Landlords

Over the years there has been several strategies developed for saving tax which Landlords should follow to make the most out of their investment and ensure as much money is coming to them rather than being out in tax. Our 10 Favourite Tax Tips: 1. Claim your expenses...
Landlords Obligations For Furniture & Furnishings

Landlords Obligations For Furniture & Furnishings

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, as amended, have an impact on furniture supplied as part of a part furnished or furnished let, and needs to comply with certain safety standards. Examples of furniture that are covered by the regulations...
Preparing Your Property For Winter

Preparing Your Property For Winter

Now that the cold months are in full swing, we are very aware of the threats this can cause to your property. From frost which can damage pipes to storms which can cause flooding and other damage. As landlords ourselves we feel it is important to make sure your...
Do I Need Landlord Insurance?

Do I Need Landlord Insurance?

Landlord insurance can be expensive and difficult to understand… So, do you really need it? And if you decide to have it, what kind should you have? The four main types of insurance that you may want to consider as a landlord: • Buildings insurance • Contents...
Covid-19… The Affect On Property Valuations

Covid-19… The Affect On Property Valuations

Property valuation is often overlooked as one of the key pillars of the property sector. In many respects, this is not surprising; assessing the value of a property can, to the untrained eye, seem like a straightforward process. The reality is very different! Over...
What Landlords Should Know About ‘White Goods’

What Landlords Should Know About ‘White Goods’

White goods in rental properties, not the most exciting read, however, the reality is, it’s a subject all landlords (and tenants) need to consider when renting out their property. Most importantly, what white goods should landlords supply, and what are they required...
Condensation vs Damp Info for Landlords

Condensation vs Damp Info for Landlords

It would be a safe assumption that most landlords and letting agents have lost count of the amount of times a tenant had contacted them to report they had damp in their home and needed a contractor straight away. Majority of the time, after some digging it turns out...
Horizon Lets Top 10 Tips for Fire Safety

Horizon Lets Top 10 Tips for Fire Safety

Having smoke alarms fitted and testing these regularly. It could be a good idea to set yourself a weekly reminder to test the alarms and ensure that you never take out the batteries, even if it were to go off unintentionally! Some of the main causes of house fires...
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

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...
Noisy Neighbours Tenant Advice

Noisy Neighbours Tenant Advice

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...
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