Top 5 Things a Property Landlord Should Provide in an Unfurnished Apartment
When renting a property, it can be challenging to understand what is your responsibility and what is the responsibility of the landlord. There are the standard legal obligations for a landlord when tenants move in, such as: Drawing up an Assured Shorthold Tenancy contract (AST) Providing a How to Rent guide Protecting the Tenant’s […]
What Causes Moisture in Buildings?
One of the most common causes of moisture in buildings is penetrating dampness. It includes any damp which has penetrated the building; however, it also provides plumbing leaks. On one of our building surveys in Kingston, we saw the causes of penetrating dampness from a cavity wall (generally post the 1920s). Penetrating damp from outside […]
Common Flat Roofs Construction Types & Issues
Flat roofs are often found on extensions and outbuildings; however, they can sometimes be found on flats and commercial buildings. In general, they tend to be less effective than pitch roofs as they are less effective in shedding water, which can lead to more defects. Types of Flat Roofs Cold Roof A cold roof is […]
New Property Management Laws Explained
At the Surrey Property Exchange meet, which we sponsored, we had the pleasure of meeting Peter Littlewood, from ‘iHowz‘ (formerly known as ‘The Southern Landlord Association’). Peter provided us with a refresher of the new laws that came in regarding landlords/tenants and a rundown on current government reviews, which could potentially translate into new laws within the […]
Tenant Fee Ban & Rental Guide
This guide is for tenants and landlords in the private rented sector to understand their rights and responsibilities. It provides a checklist and more detailed information on each stage of the process, including: what to look out for before renting living in a rented home what happens at the end of a tenancy what […]