So you’ve heard about radon, but what exactly is it? When it comes to dangerous gases, it’s not just carbon monoxide you have to worry about. Radon is a colourless and odourless radioactive gas that is created by the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. Which …
If you have joint tenants and one wants to leave the property before the tenancy is up, where does this leave you? In 2022, friends, family members and partners regularly rent homes together. While house shares and HMOs are common, if it’s possible to live with people you know and like, many will opt for …
As the cost of living bites, your tenant could find themselves struggling to make bills and rent, so how can you support them if they’ve missed a payment? As the weather warms up (slowly, but surely), heating your home might not be high on the agenda, but with another energy bill increase expected in October …
As a landlord, your main concern should always be your tenant’s safety in your property, so should you PAT test for additional safety? Legally required certification is designed to ensure that all properties are as safe as, well… houses! Over time, the legal requirements for housing has changed, so as a reminder, here is what …
When you rent out your property, should you include the bills in the price of the rent or not? Do you include bills in the price of your rent? If not, have you ever considered it? For many landlords, this isn’t something they have considered taking on as it is a lot more work, but …
People are at the heart of the rental property industry and maintaining great relationships is the key to success. As a landlord, you probably have a dream tenant. For some it might be students, for others a young professional couple, while another landlord might be looking for a family. But all good tenants have a …
Why is it important to make a will? Our society tends not to talk about death, as it’s an upsetting topic, which is probably why fewer than 4 in 10 adults had made a will, as of 2020. But death is a natural part of life and it impacts a lot of what we do. …
If you’re worried about a crime being committed in your property, you might be wondering if it’s your place to call the police or not and what might leave you liable. The short answer is usually, yes, you should call the police to let them know if you have any suspicions. However, things are, as …
If you’re a tenant and your landlord dies, what does this mean for you? We recently looked at what landlords should do if their tenant dies, so now it’s time to look at the flip side of this situation and the impact a landlord’s death can have on the tenant and the landlord’s family. Who …
As a landlord, there are any number of circumstances you could encounter and one of those is the death of your tenant. Firstly, this can be a really upsetting time, especially if you have known your tenant for a long while, so be sure you’re getting the support you need. There are practical steps that …
