Jungle Property
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Is a property licence required to let my property?
Read more: Is a property licence required to let my property?A property is only subject to House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) mandatory licensing if it is occupied by 5 or more individuals from 2 or more households. Further Reading How hard is it to get a HMO licence? {Jungle Property Knowledgebase article} The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Prescribed Description) (England) Order 2018 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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Do you conduct Right to Rent checks?
Read more: Do you conduct Right to Rent checks?Yes – we conduct Right to Rent Checks as part of our tenant referencing process and in accordance with legislation. We also conduct follow-up checks on Full Management property tenants (as required). For Let Only property tenants, any required follow-up checks are the responsibility of the landlord. Further Reading Right to rent checks – a quick guide for landlords {Jungle Property blog article} When should a follow-up right to rent check be conducted? {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…
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How many years has the agency been operating?
Read more: How many years has the agency been operating?Jungle Property launched in May 2010. 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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May I have a copy of your Professional Indemnity Insurance?
Read more: May I have a copy of your Professional Indemnity Insurance?Yes – please contact our office for a copy of our professional indemnity insurance using the contact details here 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 is you average void period over the last 3 years?
Read more: What is you average void period over the last 3 years?Sorry we do not collate statistics on average void periods as most of the (many) factors that affect the length of a void are outside our control e.g. time of year property is listed etc. When marketing your property you should have enquiries in the first week and the first viewing within 10-14 days. If you have not had any viewings within 14 days the rent is too high. If you have not had a suitable offer within 21 days and/or had 5 or more viewings, action is needed – be flexible and be decisive! Further Reading Why is my…
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Do you have fidelity insurance for all employees?
Read more: Do you have fidelity insurance for all employees?No – Sometimes known as a fidelity guarantee or a fidelity bond it protects a business against loss of money or assets if an employee is dishonest. The business is a family business with one family employee, holds no stock and has very few fixed assets. There is an element of fidelity bonding in our professional indemnity insurance policy. Fidelity insurance is generally not cost effective until you have a significant number of employees. 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…
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May I have a copy of your Public Liability Insurance?
Read more: May I have a copy of your Public Liability Insurance?Yes – please contact our office for a copy of our public liability insurance using the contact details here 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 is your emergency repairs policy?
Read more: What is your emergency repairs policy?Under the terms of our Full Management client agreements we have authority to spend up to an agreed limit on repairs (typically £150) without the express consent of the landlord. Where an emergency repair is required, we will act as an agent of necessity. Under law of agency an agent of necessity arises where a hazard or danger to life or limb or to the fabric of the property arises and in order to protect life and the property we will act for and on behalf the landlord. Where a landlord has an insurance policy covering emergency repairs we utilise…
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Are there any fire or safety regulations that apply to curtains/lampshades?
Read more: Are there any fire or safety regulations that apply to curtains/lampshades?No – there are no regulations that specifically apply to curtains or lampshades in rental accommodation. Under The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 a landlord acting ‘in the course of business’ should take steps to be aware of the risks associated with the use of supplied products and take appropriate action to avoid such risks. In this context, curtains and lampshades could be considered ‘products’ supplied to the tenant (a consumer). Fire The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 do not apply to curtains and lampshades. BS 5867: Part 2: 2008 applies to curtains used in the non-domestic sector.…
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Are you a member of NALS or similar recognised trade body? E.g ARLA?
Read more: Are you a member of NALS or similar recognised trade body? E.g ARLA?Yes – we are members of the Guild of Residential Landlords. 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…