Sharing is Caring
Maintain a Tidy Living Space: To avoid disagreements, it’s important to compromise on cleanliness standards. Establish some ground rules for communal areas and communicate your preferences for maintaining a minimum level of cleanliness. Consider using a cleaning rota to ensure everyone contributes equally to household chores. Organise Bills and Utilities: Agree with your housemates on […]
To Sublet or not to Sublet?
Responsibilities If you decide to sublet your rental property, you will become a “mesne tenant,” assuming the role of a landlord for the subtenant. As a mesne tenant, you have certain responsibilities. Firstly, you must conduct right-to-rent checks on the subtenant, collect rent from them, and address any reasonable repair requests they may have. Additionally, […]
The Joys of Being a Landlord!
Introduction: Being a landlord in the United Kingdom comes with its own unique set of joys and difficulties. On one hand, it can be a lucrative investment opportunity, providing a steady stream of income and potential long-term financial stability. On the other hand, it requires a significant commitment of time, effort, and legal responsibilities. In […]
Tenants! Know your rights
Understand Your Rights: As a tenant in the UK, you have certain legal rights that protect you. Familiarize yourself with the laws and regulations governing tenants’ rights, such as the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Housing Act 1988. This will help you know what you’re entitled to and ensure your landlord meets their […]
The joys (and perils) of becoming an accidental landlord
What is an accidental landlord? An accidental landlord is someone who becomes a landlord by chance, rather than by design. They may have inherited a property, had to move out of their home for work, or simply found themselves in a situation where they needed to rent out their property. What are the legal obligations […]
Know your EPC from your ABC
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a rating of the energy efficiency of a home. It is a legal requirement for all homes in the UK that are being sold or rented. The EPC rating is on a scale from A to G, with A being the most energy efficient and G being the least […]
How did the value of your property fare in the last 12 months?
2022 was a year of two halves for UK housing. In the first half of the year, house prices grew strongly thanks to record-low mortgage rates and a continuation of the pandemic-driven desire to move. However, in the second half of the year, the picture became less rosy as rising living costs and a jump […]
What buyers are looking for this year
Early buyers in 2023 are becoming more value-conscious, as they are facing higher mortgage rates, inflation, and the cost-of-living squeeze. This is causing them to hunt for smaller homes, such as 1- and 2-bed flats. According to data, 27% of new buyers are looking for 1- and 2-bed flats, up from 22% a year ago. […]