Mould is a type of fungus that can grows in moist, humid environments. While most is relatively harmless, some types of mould in flats can cause a variety of health problems, including respiratory infections, allergies, and skin irritation. Unchecked, mould …
The right to rent laws, which were introduced for England under Theresa May’s ‘Hostile Environment’ policies has been dealt a serious blow. A recent court case stated that they breached human rights, and should not be rolled out to Wales, …
Airbnb is a great way of finding somewhere to rent short term – but if you are a tenant yourself, can you use your flat or apartment for Airbnb rental to make some extra money?
Naturally we’re biased, but there are advantages and disadvantages to going direct to an private landlord compared to the more ‘traditional’ letting agent option. Private Landlord
Since 1 Feb 2016 all landlords have to check new tenants have a right to live in the UK under the ‘Right to Rent’ laws. Here’s what you’ll need to know as a tenant: We have to check ALL tenants, even …
Unfortunately, like anything where money is involved, there are those out to take it. From suspect marketing to phantom houses, here’s the top five renting scams, and how to avoid them.
Short answer No, not without permission. Longer answer Especially if you have a longer lease, or are planning to stay for the long term, decorating the way you want can make rented accommodation feel more like home. Here’s some quick …
Tenant FAQ: Can I decorate my rented flat or house? Read more »
Have you found the perfect flat and made an offer, but then found that you are turned down by the landlord or agent? Depending on how competitive the market is where and when you are looking, there could be quite …
Getting to ‘yes’ – top 5 tips to get a landlord to accept you Read more »
Most landlords would prefer to give you your deposit back – it just doesn’t feel like that for tenants. If you want to get your deposit back in full, there are some things you need to do before, during and …
While good landlords want to know promptly if there is anything wrong, that does not mean you should be calling them every time something breaks or doesn’t work like it should. But if it’s your first time renting a flat, …
