Residential Letting & Property Management
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There was a problem with the standing order for my rent, how can I pay my rent?
Read more: There was a problem with the standing order for my rent, how can I pay my rent?As per the contract (Tenancy Agreement) rents should be paid via Standing Order. If your Standing Order has not been set-up or honoured for any reason you have 3 choices: 1. Make an online bank transfer using the bank details on the partly completed Standing Order Mandate Form provided to you before the Check-In (new tenancy for an existing tenant) or at the Check-In (new tenancy for a new tenant). 2. Contact our office (contact details here) to obtain the bank details to make an online bank transfer. 3. Make an online payment using our payment gateway here. Please note,…
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Can I release part of a deposit to a tenant during the tenancy?
Read more: Can I release part of a deposit to a tenant during the tenancy?No – the Tenancy Deposit must be released in full either to the landlord, the tenant or divided between the two. 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 I pay my rent by Direct Debit?
Read more: Do I pay my rent by Direct Debit?No – as per the contract (Tenancy Agreement) rents are paid via Standing Order. A copy of a partly completed Standing Order Mandate Form is provided to you before the Check-In (new tenancy for an existing tenant) or at the Check-In (new tenancy for a new tenant). 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 let my tenant do their own repairs?
Read more: Should I let my tenant do their own repairs?No – the decision to allow the tenant to carry out repairs on the property or not will be dependent on a number of factors including the size and complexity of the job. Before making a decision, a landlord should consider the following: if a landlord instructs a tenant to do repairs on their property on their behalf and someone gets injured during, or as a result of, the work, the landlord could be held liable. landlords have statutory repairing obligations – instructing a tenant to carry out what is the landlord’s lawful duty could cause problems particularly if the…
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The tenant wants to keep a pet at the property what do I need to consider?
Read more: The tenant wants to keep a pet at the property what do I need to consider?This article provides general guidance for any type of animal though the relevance will vary on a case by case basis. In 2018 45% of the U.K. population owned a pet and pet owners can make great long-term tenants but before making a decision on whether to allow your tenant keep a pet or not, consideration should be given to the following: Are there any restrictions in any head lease or deeds that prohibit ‘living creatures’ being kept at the property. Such restrictions are common for certain types of animal e.g. chickens Is the property suitable for the pet? Does…
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Can you explain why my electricity bill is high?
Read more: Can you explain why my electricity bill is high?Sorry we cannot explain your energy bill which will be a combination of the energy efficiency of your property, the amount of energy consumed and your energy supplier tariff. Energy Efficiency We make available a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on property listings, and at viewings and provide a copy at the start of the tenancy. The EPC gives an indication of the energy performance of the property and indicative energy costs. A copy of the latest EPC for your property can be downloaded from EPC Register here or contact our office and we will gladly send you…
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If one tenant ends a joint tenancy does the tenancy come to an end?
Read more: If one tenant ends a joint tenancy does the tenancy come to an end?Yes Further Reading What to do if one tenant wants to leave a joint tenancy {Jungle Property Blog} 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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I can’t seem to link to Dropbox
Read more: I can’t seem to link to DropboxYou will need a Dropbox account to join a shared folder (and see the files stored in the folder). If you don’t have a Dropbox account, you can: Create a Dropbox account for free and then accept the invite we have sent you Contact us to request we send/re-send you an invite to join the shared folder Further Reading Do I need a Dropbox account to join a shared folder? {Dropbox help center} 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…
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Can I change the start day of my tenancy?
Read more: Can I change the start day of my tenancy?If you wish to change it to a date earlier than the Tenancy Commencement Date stated in your Reservation Agreement, please contact us (contact details here) to check that the property will be ready for the start of the proposed tenancy. If you wish to change it to a date later than the Tenancy Commencement Date in your Reservation Agreement, please contact us (contact details here) to check that the landlord will give consent to delay the start of the proposed tenancy. To arrange a Check-In appointment, use our online appointment request facility here. Still not answered your question? We…