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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations: New Rules for UK Landlords 2022

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The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations are changing. The regulations, originally enforced in 2015, will be amended from 1 October 2022 and apply to both private and social rental properties. What

What are Common Causes of Stress for Landlords?

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[kc_row use_container="yes" force="no" column_align="middle" video_mute="no" _id="636337"][kc_column width="12/12" video_mute="no" _id="7282"][kc_column_text] In May, LettingaProperty.com conducted a survey of 20,000 UK landlords, to better understand their experience of letting property – their motivations, opinions, challenges, and

5 Water Saving Tips for Landlords and Tenants

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This week is Water Saving Week, an online event dedicated to educating people about water wastage. Hosted by Waterwise, the event highlights ways we can all save water and help the planet. So, what are

Help For Landlords And Tenants – Frequently Asked Questions When Renting

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[kc_row use_container="yes" force="no" column_align="middle" video_mute="no" _id="650546"][kc_column width="12/12" video_mute="no" _id="300459"][kc_column_text _id="480243"] Every day, landlord and tenants have questions that need answering. The lettings industry - and the 125+ laws that apply to it -

Fire Door Safety in Rental Properties

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Fire safety is essential in every rental property - but what are the rules surrounding fire doors? Understanding the regulations will help you to ensure that you are operating within the law at

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for Rental Properties

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The rules around PAT testing for landlords can be a bit confusing. In this article, we've gathered all the information you need to know, including what exactly a PAT test is, what appliances

21 Life-Changing Hacks Every Landlord Should Know

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As a self-managing landlord, cleaning your property can be a right pain. With everything else on your list, scrubbing stubborn stains and dealing with dreaded mould is a task you'd rather avoid. To

Landlord Fire Safety Regulations – How Safe Is Your Property?

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As a landlord, you have a duty of care to your tenants that you must fulfil. Within this duty of care, you have a legal responsibility to ensure that your property is safe

Mandatory Electrical Safety Inspections (EICRs) for Rental Property 2022

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In January 2020, the government announced the much-anticipated introduction of mandatory electrical safety inspections for private landlords. The new regulations, titled The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020,