by Robert Bryer | Jun 18, 2018 | Blog, Buying, General Updates, Letting, Sales, Tenants
When it comes to finding your new home, some people will have a choice to make – should they rent, or buy? For some, buying a property is a must, and is something that they have been wanting to do for many years. For others, the idea of owning a property just doesn’t...
by Robert Bryer | May 8, 2018 | Blog, General Updates, selling, Tenants, Tips & Advice
Moving house is an incredibly exciting time; it’s a new start, possibly a new area, definitely a new property to find your way about in. Even at its most stressful it is still going to be worth it in the end when the boxes have been cleared away and the place is...
by Robert Bryer | Feb 11, 2018 | Landlords, Letting
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property in England. Before the start of a new tenancy, you must check all tenants aged 18 and over, even if: they’re not named on the tenancy agreement there’s no tenancy agreement the tenancy...
by Robert Bryer | Jun 10, 2015 | Letting, Tenants
Unfortunately, in the eyes of some landlords, tenants on housing benefit offer less security than those in employment. You will find yourself in a better position if you can find an employed guarantor who owns their home. If you have a question to ask the agent email...
by Robert Bryer | Nov 27, 2014 | Landlords, Letting
Landlords now have a responsibility to check their properties for Legionella risks. The Health & safety Executive has produced guidelines on this subject and it is necessary for all landlords to carry out a risk assessment on their properties. It is also...
by Robert Bryer | Nov 25, 2014 | Letting, Tenants
To end a standard Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement you normally need to give one months notice. This notice must expire at the end of the rent period. This means if your rent is due on 5th of the month you would need to give notice before the 5th to expire on 4th...