As the autumn weather turns colder, many families are proactively seeking ways to reduce their energy use as, even with the £2,500 average household cap in place from 1st October 2022, bills have risen to untenable levels. National Home Energy Week is showing homeowners that savings are possible – and […]
Being a landlord can be both rewarding and challenging. If you’re thinking about becoming a landlord, it’s important to understand the responsibilities that come with this role. As a landlord, you’ll need to ensure your rental property meets safety regulations, understand housing laws, work with property management agents, collect rent, […]
Keeping tenants happy is vital if you want to be a successful landlord. The happier tenants are, the better care they will take of your property and the longer they will stay. Here are some ways that you can improve your property to optimise it for your tenants: Install fitted […]
With energy prices set to dramatically increase this winter, it is more important than ever to make changes to your property to make it as efficient as possible. Here are some of the things you can do: Upgrade your heating system Old heating systems are notorious for being inefficient and […]
Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix, has highlighted five maintenance tasks that property owners need to consider before winter arrives and how current waiting times mean folk are best to get their house in order sooner rather than later. Winter can put a strain on our homes and […]
Market analysis from Total Landlord Insurance reveals that the most common reason for landlords to submit an insurance claim is damage caused by escape of water, but that fires and storms result in the biggest insurance payouts by far. There are an unlimited number of reasons that a landlord might submit an […]
Contrary to popular belief, being a landlord isn’t quite as straightforward as it once was. Various legislation changes have certainly made the game more difficult – and this means it is more crucial than ever before to ensure that you’re extra vigilant with your initial purchase. While you can never […]
Becoming a landlord can be a consistent and rewarding source of income, but there is more to consider than simply handing over the keys to your new tenants. To help those considering a buy-to-let or those accidental landlords, Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon have put together some tips to help with understanding […]
The word “damp” makes many homeowners cringe. Even though it is a prevalent issue in UK residences, dealing with it is never a pleasant experience. It looks destructive and poses serious health risks if exposed to dampness for too long. You should get a professional damp survey done if you […]
Food, energy, fuel… whichever way they look, UK families are facing rising prices right now, leading EY to project that real incomes will fall this year, as inflation looks set to rise to 8.5% in April. House prices continue to climb as well, with hometrack’s UK House Price Index for […]
