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Fatbergs…….
Posted on 21st February 2019 by Carol in Advice for Landlords, Advice for tenants, Properties in London, Renting in London, Tenants advice.2018 saw the discovery of two massive fatbergs in Britain and highlighted the problems that the Victorian sewage infrastructure has versus modern day convenience lifestyle. The fatberg found under Whitechapel in London weighed the same as 11 double decker buses and stretched the length of two football pitches. The 64 metre one in Sidmouth Devon […]
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Winter Weather! Are you ready?
Posted on 5th December 2018 by Carol in Advice for Landlords, Advice for tenants, Energy Saving Tips, Lettings in London, News, Properties in London, Renting in London, Tenants advice.Temperatures have dropped and there has been some snow in parts of the UK this week. Now is a good time to make sure your property is prepared for the winter weather. Planning can save you money in the long run on expensive repair work. Here to help you are some useful reminders. Condensation As […]
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Right to Rent Act
Posted on 1st December 2016 by Carol in Advice for Landlords, Advice for tenants, BNNL, Immigration Act 2016, Lettings in London, News, Press Release, Renting in London, Right to Rent Act, Section 8 notice, Tenants advice.As of today 1st December 2016, landlords and agents not complying with this law (leasing to those that do not have the right to rent in the UK) face stiff penalties. Earlier this year in February, landlords or letting agents representing them had to make sure that their tenants had the right to rent, otherwise […]
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Mould, causes and helpful cleaning remedies
Posted on 18th May 2016 by Carol in Advice for tenants, BNNL, Lettings in London, Properties in London, Renting in London, Tenants advice.One of the most common complaints I have come across from tenants and seen in properties is the issue of mould. The main causes of mould include; condensation, water leaks, penetrating or rising damp, excessive water vapour or steam being generated through cooking, washing, bathing, showering and the most common one tenants clothes drying often on […]
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