Property Management
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What does the oil fired appliance service include?
Read more: What does the oil fired appliance service include?The oil fired appliance service covers: • Oil fired appliance (boiler) • Oil storage tank • Oil supply pipework Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
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Should I increase the rent?
Read more: Should I increase the rent?This is a business decision only you can make and nobody knows your business better than you! As a business, the income has to exceed the costs if it is to remain viable. Here are a few things to consider to help you answer the question: Where the costs of running the business (e.g. mortgage) increase, an increase in the income (rent) is justifiable Take care not to increase the rent above the market value – you could loose a good tenant or the tenant could legally challenge any proposed increase It is difficult to put a price on the…
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How does the waste collection and recycling work in Glastonbury?
Read more: How does the waste collection and recycling work in Glastonbury?Waste collection and recycling in Glastonbury is managed by Somerset Waste Partnership. Each property should have: Large black or green bin – collected every 3 weeks – household waste that cannot be recycled Black box – collected weekly – paper, cardboard Green box – collected weekly – glass, bottles and jars, cartons Blue bag – collected weekly – plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays. Cans, foil aerosols Brown food waste bin – collected weekly Brown food waste caddy – stored in the property and food waste transferred to brown food waste bin for kerbside collection Large brown bin – collected…
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What are the upcoming changes to alarm legislation?
Read more: What are the upcoming changes to alarm legislation?The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 amend the 2015 regulations and are effective 1st October 2022. The key changes are: For “solid fuel burning combustion appliance” now read “fixed combustion appliance other than a gas cooker” i.e. the amended regulations apply to all fixed combustion appliances not just solid fuel. Where, following a report by a tenant or by their nominated representative to the landlord, a prescribed alarm is found not to be in proper working order, the alarm is repaired or replaced. Further Reading The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 Still not answered…
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My tenant has asked for a Hive system to be installed what should I do?
Read more: My tenant has asked for a Hive system to be installed what should I do?Hive smart controls are a feature most occupiers of the property would consider to be beneficial. The addition of such controls to an existing system are an ‘improvement’ as opposed to a ‘repair’ so the landlord is not obliged to do this within the scope of laws such as the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Such alterations to the heating system should be done by a competent person (typically a heating system engineer or an electrician) so the cost/benefit (to any existing or future occupier) of such an alteration needs to be considered before any commitment is made. Still not…
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I have cluster flies in my property what should I do?
Read more: I have cluster flies in my property what should I do?Dead flies should be removed with a vacuum cleaner Small infestations should be treated with aerosol spray Heavy infestations should be treated using a pest control contractor who will use insecticidal fogs or smoke generators Further Reading Pest advice for controlling Cluster Flies {British Pest Control Association} Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
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What has caused my toilet pan to crack?
Read more: What has caused my toilet pan to crack?Impact – Something has hit your toilet pan. A vase or heavy tissue box holder falling off the cistern or nearby shelf perhaps? Has anyone slipped in the bathroom? Accidents happen and sometimes they can damage your toilet. Repairs – As durable as porcelain may seem, a repair (especially DIY), could easily lead to a damaged toilet. Even something as simple as over-tightened bolts can crack the pan. Furthermore, when placing the lid back on the toilet, remember to lay it down gently. The lid can be heavy and a sudden drop can crack the lid or pan. When repairing…
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What is causing black mould in my house?
Read more: What is causing black mould in my house?The most significant contributors to black mould are: Excess moisture from everyday living Poor ventilation Further Reading Black Mould – Rentokil Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
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Can I increase rent even though I have issued a S21 notice?
Read more: Can I increase rent even though I have issued a S21 notice?*** Effective 1st May 2026 Section 21 notices are no longer legal *** Yes – provided it is done in line with applicable clauses in the tenancy agreement or by agreement with the tenant or by notice under section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. The issuing of a Section 21 notice and increasing the rent are mutually exclusive events. Further Reading How to increase the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy {Jungle Property Blog article} Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we…
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Where can I find an annual statement for my accountant?
Read more: Where can I find an annual statement for my accountant?As part of our Full Management Gold & Platinum services, we provide detailed annual financial statements to the landlord and where explicitly instructed to HMRC or the landlord’s accountant. Annual statements are provided within one calendar month of the end of the tax year and are sent via your preferred method of communication. Annual statements are also available in Dropbox in the tenancy folder for the tenancy that is in existence at the end of the tax year. Annual statements for Full Management Lite clients are available on request for an additional charge. Still not answered your question? We love…