by Insurance - John Cox | 28 Nov 2018 | Conveyancing, Insurance, Property News
Landlords, you will know that owning a buy to let isn’t as simple as just letting your property to a third party. There are contracts, referencing, liabilities and maintenance but most of all the uncertainty of having somebody you do not know live in your...
by Legal - Richard Hamilton | 7 Nov 2018 | Legal, Property News
What are the MEES regulations? The Energy Efficiency Regulations are designed to tackle the least energy-efficient properties in England and Wales – being those rated F or G on their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The MEES regulations restrict landlords...
by Legal - Richard Hamilton | 15 Aug 2018 | Legal, Property News
Richard Hamilton – Head of Property at Davis Blank Furniss – answers this interesting query. Question: I am the freehold owner of a building that is used as a workshop. Until recently, the building was occupied by an individual under a tenancy at will....
by Julie Hanson | 23 Jul 2018 | Legal, Property News
by Paul Shamplina, Landlord Action Landlords, did you know that if you did not provide a gas safety certificate at the start of a tenancy (be it a first agreement or written renewal after 1st October 2015), before the tenant moved in, you may find that any...
by Julie Hanson | 25 Sep 2017 | Legal, Property News
As a landlord, it is your sole responsibility to ensure that you meet all legal requirements. You can’t blame lack of awareness or your letting agent. It is down to you – if you don’t meet these requirements you could face...
by Julie Hanson | 12 Sep 2017 | Legal, Property News
Property fraud is where fraudsters try to “steal” your property, most commonly by pretending to be you and selling or mortgaging your property without your knowledge. This is such a nightmare scenario as your property is your most valuable asset, which...
