Residential Letting & Property Management
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Is there a deposit or fees?
Read more: Is there a deposit or fees?For tenants, a Holding Deposit and a Tenancy Deposit are payable before the commencement of the tenancy. Details of the Holding Deposit and Tenancy Deposit are shown in the property listings online. For tenants, there are no fees payable before the start of the tenancy but there many be permitted payments due during the tenancy – details of these fees can be found 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 are the pros and cons of virtual tours?
Read more: What are the pros and cons of virtual tours?The use of virtual tours (or virtual viewings) is increasingly common for marketing properties for sale and let. The advantages of virtual tours are obvious and there is nothing illegal nor any breach of any code to accept an offer based on a virtual tour. However there are some pitfalls and reasons why we would never advocate making, nor accepting, an offer based purely on a virtual tour: Not knowing the neighbourhood – If you’re not familiar with an area, a virtual tour won’t help. You won’t be able to see the building next door and the surrounding area, so…
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Do you hold keys for Let Only properties?
Read more: Do you hold keys for Let Only properties?No – we never hold keys for Let Only properties after the start of the tenancy. Immediately the tenancy starts any spare keys are returned to the landlord. 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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Will my home insurance cover damage that is caused when things wear out?
Read more: Will my home insurance cover damage that is caused when things wear out?Home insurance policies will not cover wear and tear. They are meant to cover damage caused by sudden and unexpected events, not things wearing out, breaking down or failing because they have not been maintained properly. It is important that you look after your home and possessions and maintain the property well as home insurance is not a substitute for proper maintenance. Always check your policy. 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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How do I transfer a tenancy deposit from my landlord DPS account to Jungle Property?
Read more: How do I transfer a tenancy deposit from my landlord DPS account to Jungle Property?Login to your Deposit Protection Service (DPS) account here Click Transfer deposit(s) Select the deposit you are transferring (on the right) Click Next Enter Agent/Landlord ID – 1296207 Click Search Complete transfer 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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Why is it important to control the humidity level in my property?
Read more: Why is it important to control the humidity level in my property?Humidity is simply the amount of water vapour that is present in the air. The recommended humidity level for dwellings is 45-55%. Humidity above 60% causes condensation and encourages the growth of mould, fungus, mildew and moisture-based corrosion such as rusting. It also enables bacteria, viruses and dust mites to breed quickly which causes health problems such as allergies, arthritis, asthma and other respiratory health conditions. If the humidity is too low (typically below below 30%) it causes excess drying which can trigger skin irritations such as a dry nose, eczema and chapped skin. It can also damage possessions, such…
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What are the things that are most commonly missed when tenants prepare a property for the Check-Out?
Read more: What are the things that are most commonly missed when tenants prepare a property for the Check-Out?Inside Alarm batteries flat not replaced Blinds and curtains removed and not replaced or dusty Blinds and curtains cords not replaced Bulbs broken not replaced Carpets stained Cobwebs around door frames, window sills Doorbell (flat) batteries flat not replaced Doorframes dirty Extractor hoods dirty Flooring not cleaned Food left in cupboards and fridges and freezers Furniture items missing Freezer drawers broken or missing Grease on kitchen walls and sockets Hooks & screws left in walls Kitchen unit drawers dirty Light shades missing Mats missing Paintwork chipped Radiators chipped or dirty Radiator caps missing Remote controls for equipment missing Shelves and…
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Are there are extra legal considerations we should be aware of with regard to renting the property to a disabled person?
Read more: Are there are extra legal considerations we should be aware of with regard to renting the property to a disabled person?Under Section 20 of the Equality Act 2010, the landlord must take reasonable steps to avoid any provision, criterion or practice, or any physical feature which puts a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage in comparison with persons who are not disabled. In addition, reasonable steps must be taken to provide any auxiliary aid necessary to ensure that a disabled person is not at a substantial disadvantage in comparison with persons who are not disabled. In practice, once a landlord becomes aware of a tenant’s disability, the key obligations placed on landlords are: to change policy or practice, including the…
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On the periodic visit report are all the items listed in need of attention?
Read more: On the periodic visit report are all the items listed in need of attention?No – All the items that have been checked/checked for during the visit are shown on the report. Any item shown on the report does not mean there is a problem with that item. Any repairs or maintenance required to the property, fixtures, fittings, or contents are reported separately via our online repair request system. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here
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My neighbour has set up a CCTV capturing images over my property what can I do?
Read more: My neighbour has set up a CCTV capturing images over my property what can I do?This is very likely a breach of data protection laws. The Information Commisioner’s Office has guidance on this here: What should I do if I am concerned about a CCTV camera or I’m unhappy about being recorded? 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…