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Details: Published: 31 October 2019; Hits: 1817

Guidance for New Landlords: Things to Consider Before Renting to Tenants

The prospect of renting out to tenants for a healthy extra income can be a very attractive and enticing one. Becoming a landlord is a great way to boost your finances or provide your main income stream but it is important to be aware of just how many rules and regulations there are in place on both sides of the equation.

Details: Published: 22 October 2019; Hits: 1667

Tips When Buying or Selling a Property With Dry Rot

Buying or selling a property is an exciting time but the process can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if the property in question has a serious timber condition like dry rot. Dry rot is a wood-attacking fungus that if left untreated can severely impact a building’s structural integrity. Dry rot is arguably the worst thing that can happen to a property so it’s important that homeowners and potential buyers know what causes dry rot, how to identify its different stages and its impact on buying or selling a property.

Details: Published: 02 September 2019; Hits: 1696

How Energy Performance Certificates Can Boost Your Property’s Value

According to the official report released by the UK's Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, in Q4 2018 around 363,000 energy performance certificates (EPCs) were registered in England and Wales; a rise of 41% compared to Q4 2017. So, if you're planning to lease or sell your property, you should obtain an EPC before putting it on the market.

Details: Published: 05 June 2019; Hits: 2024

Japanese Knotweed is a quick growing invasive weed which if left untreated can have disastrous consequences for the structural integrity of a property. The plant grows at a phenomenal rate of 10cm per day and it is this relentless growth which makes it capable of growing through into the tiniest cracks in masonry and concrete. As banks and building societies have been known to refuse mortgages on properties with Japanese Knotweed without a treatment programme in place, it is important not to ignore any suspect plants on or anywhere near your property.