You’ll probably need to get a party wall agreement from your neighbours if you live in a terraced house or semi-detached house. Due to the fact that most building work involves structural changes to shared walls, chimneys, and roofs, adjoining properties could be damaged. The Party Wall Act provides a solution for resolving disputes and …
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There’s no way to truly ‘master’ the real estate market when it’s continuously evolving. However, a great property manager knows that there’s always room for improvement and the opportunity to learn more; here are 5 habits that can help a property manager stay on track. 1. Core Competency: Communication It’s not advised that you call …
Owning a house is a big responsibility. Aside from the basics, such as furniture, kitchenware, decor, plants, and cleaning supplies, it’s important to ensure you have everything you need to help keep the house and property in good repair. Â We could likely make a list of 100 things to keep in your house, but …
The Dilapidations Protocol was formally approved by the Court Rules on 1st January 2012 and is now Law in England & Wales.Dilapidations are violations of leases due to the condition of the property being leased, either during or at the end of the lease period. This may result from mistreatment of the property or inadequate …
Inspections of rental units can be a tricky situation. When letting a property to someone, you want to ensure the property is maintained and in good repair, but you also do not wish to infringe upon your tenant’s privacy. So, what’s the correct answer? How often should you inspect the property you’re letting? Unfortunately, there …
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 Deposit …
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Exceptional rental properties are a dime a dozen nowadays, and the industry is quickly becoming oversaturated and highly competitive. Nowadays, prospective tenants have plenty of options to choose from, so making your rental property stand out in functionality and aesthetic can be quite a challenge; that’s why renovating the interior and the exterior is one of the …
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What are Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)? An EPC is a certificate that rates how energy efficient a house or building is. By law, all sold, rented, or leased facilities must have an EPC, which will last for 10 years before it has to be renewed. Â It will tell you roughly how expensive property will …
 Real estate has always been the most secure and lucrative way of doing it when it comes to investing. And this holds, especially in today’s modern times. Since the financial crisis of 2008, investing in property has proven to be one of the very few consistent value holders.  When it comes to investing in …
In the past few years, many changes to property legislation have come into force and, in many ways, affecting the UK property market. Some affected renters, others affected landlords, but in the grand scheme of things, some of them involve every side of the dice. Stamp Duty Changes to the stamp duty regulations meant that …
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