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 […]
A Landlords Guide To EICR & Electrical Safety
Since 1st April this year, all tenancies in England have been covered by the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. As the name suggests, the regulations set out electrical safety requirements for private sector landlords. The regulations apply to all standard tenancies Schedule 1 of […]
A Guide for Landlords: How to Make Your Home Ready to Let
When Does My Property Need a Rewire?
Few renovation jobs are quite as messy, time-consuming or disruptive than a full rewire. The electrical system within your home is complex, operating on several different circuits around the home. That is why sometimes when a light bulb goes, you will still find rooms of the house with power. Your […]
What Property Owners Should Know About This Year’s Japanese Knotweed Rule Changes
It’s been a tumultuous year for buyers and sellers of all assets, including real estate. With the majority of news stories covering Covid-related developments, it’s been all too easy to miss changes in the smaller things. As these smaller things can often be quite significant “gotchas” for sellers (when it’s […]
Getting Your Property Ready for Reoccupation
Many organisations have put their buildings on lockdown as occupancy rates have fallen, and businesses or tenants have moved out. The good news is that this will not last forever, but building owners and property managers should be prepared to bring their properties back to life once things start going […]
UK’s home security habits revealed
In October 2019 security experts SafeSite Security Solutions launched an online home security assessment, to mark the start of National Home Security Month, and to help homeowners protect their properties. The assessment, which was backed by former burglar turned security specialist Michael Fraser, contained a series of 12 ‘quiz’ questions […]