by Sally Lawson | Feb 17, 2012 | Management Top Tips, Published Articles
Property Management – How does a successful Management Department operate? Running a Management Department with 1000’s of tenancies is a very busy role; therefore it is imperative that all the correct processes and procedures are in place. Processes for each...
by Sally Lawson | Feb 17, 2012 | Management Top Tips, Published Articles
The number of people in rented accommodation in severe rental arrears has reached its highest level in 3 years. Latest figures show there are 78,970 tenants in England & Wales who are at least 2 months in arrears. This is almost 11,400 more than last year!...
by Sally Lawson | Feb 13, 2012 | Published Articles
The Supply and demand over the last 5 years has been somewhat of a rollercoaster, with a mass influx of “accidental landlords hitting the market in 2007” when the property market crashed, followed by a reduction in housing stock hitting the rental market due to lack...
by Sally Lawson | Nov 21, 2011 | Published Articles
You need to access to your property to do a gas certificate, but the tenant won’t let you in, what can you do? The are fully aware that it is Law that you have to do a gas certificate, and that if you dont do your gas certificate, you could be liable to a £5000 fine...
by Sally Lawson | Nov 21, 2011 | Published Articles
The key with tenant’s arrears is to have a fair, clear and unemotional process to follow to avoid you being accused of Harassment or unlawful eviction, for which heavy penalties can be charged. The problem with arrears is that they can make you feel very emotional and...
by Sally Lawson | Nov 21, 2011 | Published Articles
With so many Property companies hitting the headlines this month, it is sending one very clear and loud message to the private investor, do your due diligence on choosing who to work with BEFORE you instruct anyone. Most landlord investors seem to think that all...