Rented properties are often thought of as being shorter term homes, usually for people who are studying or working in a place for a limited time. A lot of rented homes however are occupied by people who have settled down and lived there for many years. This can be for a variety of reasons, including …
Read more >Radio Teleswitch Service for electricity meters switches off from 30th June: what this means for homeowners What is the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS)? The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) is a service which uses long-wave radio signals to switch electricity meters from peak to off-peak price rates, and back. It allows the user to save money …
Read more >Whilst the most recent developments on the legislative journey for the Housing Bill did not include changes that would require Scotland’s private rented sector to react within set timescales to reports of dampness and mould, it would be prudent for all landlords to review how they deal with reports of dampness and mould, as pressure …
Read more >Whilst damage to the inside of the property can usually be easy for the tenant to spot, external damage to the outside structure of the building, particularly the roof, is not always as obvious. Damage to the roof if left unchecked can lead to further damage on the inside of the property, particularly during periods …
Read more >From 1st March 2024 it became a mandatory requirement of The Repairing Standard that landlords must ensure the water supply in their private rented properties is free of lead pipes, lead lined storage tanks and fittings from the boundary stopcock to the kitchen tap. All properties built before 1970 must be tested as the use …
Read more >Spring time is well underway and the vacuums and feather dusters are out as many households give their homes a spring clean. For those living in private rented homes, giving the place a good scrub is essential when the time comes to reclaim the deposit once the tenancy ends. In fact, many of the deposit …
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