May 2017 Posts

Is the rapid rise of city centre student living in Cardiff a cause for concern?

31 May 2017

The number of students living in private sector, purpose-built accommodation in the UK has more than doubled since 2007. CPS Homes estate agents assess what impact the vast number of new blocks is having on our capital city’s landscape and ask whether Cardiff’s traditional student house-share landlords should be worried. 'Upmarket' …

Is the person or company managing your property licensed by Rent Smart Wales?

26 May 2017

Even if you have fulfilled your requirements as a landlord by registering with Rent Smart Wales, you are still breaking the law if you employ an unlicensed person or estate agent to manage your property. It’s therefore worth checking that the person/company collecting your rent or dealing with your maintenance …

UK house prices have reached an average high

24 May 2017

When it comes to property prices, over the last year we haven’t had many opportunities to give good news, especially in the wake of the Brexit vote, but today we intend on bucking that trend! It seems that property asking prices have recovered from the blip encountered post-Brexit; they’ve reached their …

You're breaking the law if you're a landlord and haven't yet registered with Rent Smart Wales

19 May 2017

On 23rd November 2015, it became a legal requirement for landlords to register themselves and their property (or properties) with Rent Smart Wales. You must register even if a letting agent such as ourselves here at CPS Homes manages the buy-to-let property on your behalf. Your agent cannot complete the registration …

A Labour government would crack down on rogue landlords

17 May 2017

Most landlords in the United Kingdom are law-abiding citizens who offer their tenants suitable accommodation to live in, and work to address any issues or complications that arise throughout a tenancy period. However, there are some landlords who provide their tenants with dirty or dangerous homes, and these landlords also …

Who's responsible for leak and flooding damages in a rented property?

10 May 2017

As a tenant, it can often be confusing when it comes to understanding which repairs in your rented property are your responsibility, and which are the responsibility of the landlord. While we’ve made an effort to clarify this in FAQs, blog posts and our Tenant Like Manner guide, there are …

03 May 2017

When you purchase a property, you are expected by law to obtain suitable buildings insurance to cover the cost of a rebuild should the worst happen. However, despite letting agents recommending buildings and contents insurance for landlords, many buy-to-let property owners believe that paying for insurance, especially for a property …

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May 2017 Posts

Is the rapid rise of city centre student living in Cardiff a cause for concern?

Is the rapid rise of city centre student living in Cardiff a cause for concern?

31 May 2017

Is the person or company managing your property licensed by Rent Smart Wales?

Is the person or company managing your property licensed by Rent Smart Wales?

26 May 2017

UK house prices have reached an average high

UK house prices have reached an average high

24 May 2017

You're breaking the law if you're a landlord and haven't yet registered with Rent Smart Wales

You're breaking the law if you're a landlord and haven't yet registered with Rent Smart Wales

19 May 2017

A Labour government would crack down on rogue landlords

A Labour government would crack down on rogue landlords

17 May 2017

Who's responsible for leak and flooding damages in a rented property?

Who's responsible for leak and flooding damages in a rented property?

10 May 2017

Landlords, are you insured?

Landlords, are you insured?

03 May 2017

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