Should I hold my rental property in a limited company?

Limited companies offer various benefits and explains why the number of people investing in property through limited companies has increased in recent years. This article summarises the pros and cons of holding property in a limited company. *** This article is provided for guidance only and does not constitute legal, financial or tax advice *** Pros […]

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Do carbon monoxide alarms need to have sealed batteries?

No – The law does not stipulate the power source of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. However the general guidance for the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 recommends ‘Where battery powered alarms are selected, alarms with ‘sealed for life’ batteries rather than alarms with replaceable batteries are the better option.‘ Further Reading […]

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What items can I not put down the drains?

You should not put any of the following items down the drains: Bones (see below) Cat Litter Cigarette Ends/Filters Cleaning Products Coffee Grounds (see below) Condoms Cooking Fat and Oil (see below) Cotton Buds Dairy Products (see below) Eggshells (see below) Engine Oil Feminine Products including sanitary towels Floss Flour Food (see below) Fruit including […]

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When is the next periodic inspection going to be?

You will be notified of the appointment for the periodic inspection at least 24 hours before and more commonly approximately 14 days before. The notification will be via one or more of the following methods: 1. Letter 2. E-mail direct from Jungle Property 3. E-mail via the repair request system Still not answered your question? […]

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Who is liable for repairing appliances supplied by the landlord?

Short answer – as stipulated in the tenancy agreement. Where the tenancy agreement is silent on the matter, then neither party (landlord or tenant) is legally liable for the repair. Long answer … Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 inserts into all (qualifying) tenancy contracts an implied covenant for the landlord to […]

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Can a letting agent handle an insurance claim on behalf of a landlord?

Short answer – No Long answer….. One of the activities regulated (known as a regulated activity) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance relates, in broad terms, to activities carried on by intermediaries after the conclusion of a contract of insurance and for or on […]

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Who is responsible for maintaining the trees?

Typically, the tenant is responsible for maintaining the garden but should not need specialist gardening knowledge, skills or tools (other than those provided by the landlord). Techniques for the training, fertilization, pest and pathogen control, pruning and shaping of trees requires specialist knowledge, skills and tools and something the landlord be responsible for. Still not answered your question? We […]

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