by Sally Lawson | Feb 24, 2012 | Management Top Tips
When running a Management Department, it is vital to have a preferred supplier list of contractors who you can rely on to carry out works professionally, at a realistic cost and in a timely manner. There are numerous sources to help you find the type of contractor you...
by Sally Lawson | Feb 15, 2012 | Blog
You may get asked about these at it is a big discussion topic on the forums at the moment. As you know you must never take the equivalent of more than 2 month’s rent as a deposit (over 1/6 of the annual rent) or else you risk creating a premium lease, and therefore...
by Sally Lawson | Feb 15, 2012 | Blog
From April 6th 2012, all letting agents will have to be satisfied that an EPC has been commissioned prior to taking on an instruction from a landlord and obtained within 7 Days of marketing the property to let. The previous regulation insisted on an EPC before...
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...
