When deposit protection was introduced in 2007, it put an end to the days of rogue landlords returning however much of a tenant's deposit they saw fit.Previously, if an agreement couldn't be reached, tenants either had to lump it or take legal action through the courts. Now, the Alternative Dispute …
A dishwasher may be viewed as quite a luxury home appliance when compared to others, but for those fortunate enough to make use of one on a regular basis you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of little tips and hacks that you can utilise that will make using …
The biggest representor of private landlords in the UK, the Resident Landlords' Association (RLA), has spoken out publicly about the difficulties tenants face in raising deposits.This is the first time we have seen such a well-connected and established body acknowledge the issue, and we believe it goes to show our …
According to a report from popular high-street lenders Halifax, house prices in the UK had edged ahead by the end of the summer with the property market showing a degree of resilience despite the political uncertainty that continues to hang over the country. Halifax have revealed that the average house …
We recently asked whether security deposits are quickly becoming a thing of the past.University halls don’t ask for one at all, most purpose-built student accommodation blocks want just £100, whereas private landlords usually ask for the equivalent of a month’s rent, so we thought we’d weigh up the pros and …
Last year we wrote about the introduction of new legal Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) efficiency requirements for property owners and landlords in April 2018. These new regulations have gone a long way to help ensure that properties are up to standard when it comes to efficient energy usage.For the majority …
'Thanks' to university halls and purpose-built student accommodation, they're certainly on the decline, but it could well mean more rental income for landlords. Our Senior Property Advisor, Rhys Owen, explains more... We’ve been reporting for some time that the Cardiff lettings market is an increasingly competitive arena for landlords, with more supply …
Cleaning the oven is unlikely to be high on the priority list of things we’d love to do. It’s not the most exciting household chore and can be both dirty and difficult - that’s the reason it’s often neglected for so long. Hopefully, this list we’ve put together of tips …
