Why limescale spoils the spa feeling If you have ever noticed the morning light catch on chalky droplets across your shower screen, you have seen limescale at work. Hard water leaves behind calcium and magnesium deposits on taps, tiles and glass. Left alone, they dull chrome, etch glass and make soap scum cling more stubbornly. …
Read more >The Repairing Standard – it’s super important for landlords and property managers, as well as for tenants, but do you understand the Repairing Standard? As a landlord, do you know what your legal responsibilities are? We know reading about legislation can sometimes feel like wading through treacle, but trust us, understanding your responsibilities here is …
Read more >Managing common repairs, either as a landlord or a letting agent on behalf of your clients, can be a complicated process. In our work, supporting homeowners, letting agents and other housing professionals with information and advice on tenement management, repair and retrofit, we come across many common misconceptions. These can impact the repair process, and …
Read more >Buying a rental property is just the start of a long journey. To make it succeed maintenance is not optional. Looking after the building keeps tenants happy, protects income and preserves the asset. When you deal with small problems straight away you avoid the stress and cost of big repairs later. Here are the top …
Read more >The summertime brings with it sunshine, high temperatures, and unfortunately a lot of unwanted visitors. Pests such as ants, flies, and wasps can be frustrating to deal with, and summer is when they come out to make your life difficult. Other pests like rats and mice will also be looking for ways to infiltrate the …
Read more >If you rent out a property you’ve probably already had to deal with a dripping tap, a blocked drain or a 2am call about a flooded bathroom. These things happen but how you manage them makes all the difference. Staying on top of plumbing issues doesn’t just keep your tenants happy. It protects your property, …
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