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...
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...
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...
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 &...
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