New landlords are, quite rightly, keen to get the best return on their investment. Here we will give you some tips on how to market your property to get the maximum monthly rent. Firstly and most importantly find a lettings agency with a good reputation in the area where the property is located. The staff […]
Selective Licensing, what is it and what to expect
SELECTIVE LICENSING What it is and how it may affect you The 2004 Housing Act gives local councils the power to request that landlords obtain a license for properties owned or managed in specified areas. The goal is to improve the living conditions and the community that tenants are living in. This license is in […]
THE ENERGY ACT
In 2011, The Energy Act was founded, which imparted responsibility on the Secretary of State to improve the energy efficiency of privately rented property in the domestic and non-domestic sectors in England and Wales. In 2015, the Energy Efficiency Regulations were set in place to introduce a “Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard” (MEES). This hasn’t been […]
Energy Costs & saving money
There is only a few certain things in life and one of them is that the prices of energy be it gas, oil or electric is going to go up, so wanting to do our small but for yourselves and the environment we have produced a few hints and tips on how to Save money […]