Advice from DPS deposit scheme How does the dispute resolution process work 1. Put everything in writing from the start The inventory check-in and check-out reports are along with tenancy agreement, the most important pieces of evidence you can gather. The check-in report should be made at the very start of a tenancy. list everything […]

This should really be the importance of the RIGHT photographs in Inventories. It is becoming widely acknowledged that photographs are required within inventories in order to provide evidence for deposit disputes. Often without any photographs then Deposit Protection Schemes can lean in favour of the tenant due to lack of evidence provided by the landlord

Prevention being better than cure is not a new concept, in fact it’s been around since the 16th Century and has been a mantra for the NHS for a few years now. In the health service the aim is to keep people healthy through lifestyle choices, to prevent the surgeries and hospitals being overwhelmed and

For Agents Safe Working. As the devolved administrations have been announcing the opening up of the property sector can resume, we have reviewed the relevant guidance, and have created overlaying best practice guidance to support you in working safely and effectively. Here is the link to the guidance; https://www.arla.co.uk/media/1048811/covid-19-guidance-for-agents-in-england.pdf

During the winter months, I’d advise that if you have an empty property, or a tenant in occupation, there are a few simple measures to protect against frozen pipes and burst pipes which could lead to thousands of pounds in damages to your rental property. Why do frozen pipes burst? If the house gets too

The lists of acceptable identification outlined in the Right to Rent Code of Practice and the need for letting agents to deliver Right to Rent checks in England continue unchanged until 30 June 2021. EEA and Swiss nationals can continue to prove their Right to Rent by showing acceptable documents such as a passport or

PROPERTY VIEWINGS AND MOVES IN LIGHT OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) People who are in the process of selling their house and moving to a new home as the UK continues to tackle the transmission of Coronavirus, are left asking ‘What now?’’ First things first, it is essential to stay abreast of current Government and official advice.

Propertymark highlights the importance of regulation within the property sector and divergence in rules across the UK in response to the Department for Business, Energy, & Industrial Strategies consultation which called for evidence on the UK’s approach to the recognition of professional qualifications and the regulation of professions. The consultation sought insight on the UK’s

If you are a landlord, then enlisting the support of a qualified inventory specialist can save you time and hassle as there can be no question of bias. A professional service means that your report will be fair and accurate, and is less likely to have important points missed off. It can also ensure that

Updated How to Rent guide The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will be releasing an updated How to Rent guide – the checklist for renting in England tomorrow, 10 December. This update means that landlords and letting agents must make sure that new tenants or those renewing, issue the correct version of