Estimated reading time: 2 minutes. We’ve had a few landlords ask us how much offering a no or low deposit tenancy is likely to cost them in the long run. Whilst we can never guarantee the condition of a property at the end of a tenancy (though we do issue a …
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes.If there’s one thing Cardiff offers in abundance over many other large UK cities, it’s parks and green spaces! Located in the heart of South Wales, our wonderful Welsh capital is just a short drive from some incredible mountainous scenery in one direction, and sprawling coastline …
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Rhys Owen, Senior Property Advisor, goes through some of the most common types of tenancy agreement contracts and the importance of understanding tenancy deposits... Many tenants find the rental process fairly challenging. Initially, it seems like all a tenant needs to do is put together a deposit, …
Rhys Owen, Senior Property Advisor, gives us a rundown on what tenants should be aware of when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide risks in their rental property... If you’re a tenant, it’s worth fully understanding the responsibilities your landlord has to ensure your safety is of paramount importance. There …
So far in 2022 71% of new HMO instructions let within 72 hours 46% of lets continue to be via our unique videos, like this one! We've let a large number of 3+ bed properties this month, demonstrating there is still strong demand for HMO properties for next academic year. Student tenants …
We explain the quirks of both current and new legislation, plus some free tips.The response to our series of blogs on the new Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 has been fantastic, with a huge number of landlords getting in touch to ask how they can comply with the new legislative …
Nathan Walker, Sales Director, points out some useful tips that can help us all work towards living in a far more eco-friendly home...The shift towards an eco-friendlier world continues to pick up a head of steam, and we can all play our part by extending the eco-friendly decisions we make …
When Welsh Government finally implement the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 on 15th July 2022, it will bring about a great deal of change for both landlords and tenants, not least in terminology.New terminologyTenants become “contract-holders”, who have “occupation contracts” rather than tenancy agreements.Private rented sector tenancies, such as Assured …
To coincide with the implementation of their Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, Welsh Government have set out the 29 matters and circumstances that must be considered when determining if a property is fit for human habitation.The Act states that rent will not be payable by the tenants where a property …
July 2022’s implementation of the new Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will increase the minimum notice period landlords must give tenants in order to regain possession of their property to six months.What’s more, landlords won’t be able to serve notice during the first six months of the tenancy, and they …
