How to gain access for a landlord gas safety inspection and what to do if your tenant is reluctant to allow this You know that as a landlord you have a duty to carry out a gas safety inspection every year, but what happens when a...
The scale of the problem of people being displaced by the war in Ukraine is enormous. Millions are on the move to escape the conflict with Russia and landlords in the UK are being asked to help. But those throwing their doors open to accommodate...
Your boiler is the lifeblood of a property, so when something goes wrong you really notice. From cold showers to freezing rooms, a broken-down boiler is nothing but bad news for your property. Thankfully, there are a few ways that you can prevent this from...
The Building Safety Bill and alterations to the Fire Safety Order will lead to a number of regulatory changes that landlords and duty holders need to be aware of. The new Fire Safety Bill The new Fire Safety Bill has been designed to clarify areas of responsibility...
Now that the ban on tenant evictions has been lifted, landlords are being warned that thousands of Section 21 notices could be invalid because of issues with paperwork. Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 allows landlords to end an assured shorthold tenancy without the requirement...
Almost half of the tenants privately renting property have not had a gas and heating safety check in the past year. Despite this being a legal requirement for landlords, essential for the safety of renters, huge numbers have not had a safety test on their...
Boilers are often out of sight, out of mind. We can go for months without even looking at them, but as we transition into winter, it is time to pay them close attention. A malfunctioning boiler is not only expensive, but it is also extremely...
Why service your commercial boiler? With lockdown restrictions easing, now’s the perfect time to get the boiler, in your business premises, service done. It’s expected that within the next couple of months workers will be returning to the workplace and with winter around the corner, a...
Many businesses wait until their boiler is completely broken before they seek boiler replacement or repair services. A broken boiler is massively inconvenient for a business, as it can cause disruption and a loss of income. To avoid this disruption, look out for the below...
