Knowing your rights as a disabled renter is very useful and essential for you to have the most comfortable and enjoyable stay throughout your tenancy contract. Disabled tenants will have additional legal rights concerning their tenancy agreement, and it’s essential that landlords comply – both from a legal and human aspect. Thus, it is vital …
According to the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2019, a rental property must be safe, healthy, and free from things that could cause serious harm in order to be considered fit for human habitation. It was passed in order to give tenants more power when renting a property from a landlord that is not …
As a tenant of a rental home, it’s vital to understand what fees you can be charged – and just as importantly, what fees you cannot be charged by your landlord or the letting agent. There are clear and strict government guidelines put in place to regulate the activities of landlords and agents and what …
So, you think you’ve found your perfect rental. The only thing left to do is gather up your stuff and move in, right? Not quite. As a tenant it is really important that you’re aware of your own responsibilities, but also, the legal obligations of your landlord. Oftentimes, things can slip under the radar if …
Many landlords decide to invest in property and rent it out to bring in regular, passive income. Having an investment property is an excellent opportunity to increase your finance, both in the long and short term. But there are a few things you need to do as a landlord to ensure a smooth rental process …
You may have come across an energy performance certificate, otherwise known as an EPC, without realising what it is. They’re those multi-coloured stickers that are lettered A to G. Sound familiar? If not, don’t worry. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about energy performance certificates. Certificates are awarded from A (most …
When buying or selling a property there are certain rules that have to be followed and abided by. Gas safety during the sale or purchase of property is important and thus as a prospective buyer or seller it is helpful and important to understand what you need to do. Helping the chances of your sale …
With the ease and cost of selling online today far outweighing traditional channels, it is no longer finding the right high street estate agent that is of vital importance when buying and selling a house, but finding the right solicitor. The right solicitor can be a god send during the buying process and will take care of …
One of the unfortunate risks that homeowners face when selling is the buyer pulling out of the sale before any money is exchanged or a contract is signed. There can be a variety of reasons behind a buyer backing out all of a sudden, but it doesn’t come without a cost to the seller. The …
If you were considering buying a leasehold home, you might want to think again. And if you’re looking to sell one, you could find it much trickier to offload than you might previously have envisaged. A damning report into the leasehold sector was recently released by NAEA Propertymark, which found that nearly all buyers of …
