Photographs should be a must when conducting an Inventory of a Property. Combined with videos and a detailed written report of every room (top to bottom, including the doors), a prized Inventory can be produced. Everything must be reported and logged. đź“ť The greater quality of the Inventory produced will have a drastic impact on…
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A thorn in the side of the Private Rental Sector, is the currently prominent issue of mould. Well, what is mould? Mould is a fungus whose function is to break down dead organic material. It comes in various colours, such as; black, blue, red, green and white. Mould thrives in damp and humid conditions and…
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Last year a survey was conducted by The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities. Within this survey, it was asked to landlords based on a list of different characteristics of tenants, to which they were not willing to rent. It was found that 45% of Landlords would not allow tenants to have pets. Updated…
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Picking the right tenant for your property is where the path splits between a headache and a healthy investment. It’s important to know more than just the hand you pass the keys too. Therefore, you should have tenant reference guidelines and the procedures in place to ensure they are who they claim to be, can…
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2022 ended with the average asking price for properties being 5.6% higher than the year before. This growth, however, didn’t come without a challenge. Two uncertain and wobbly months of November and December 2022 took the average house price in the UK down ÂŁ8,720 (-2%) from the year’s record peak in October. Fortunately, Assurance for…
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With December approaching, the tests of the colder months are soon to arrive. 🌨 Here are Summer Sky’s top 5 Tips for Landlords over the Winter Season! 1. Assess Giving the correct notice period, visit the property to assess for any needed maintenance. This includes checking for dampness and mould caused by poor ventilation. High…
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