Residential Letting & Property Management
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How do I calculate the rebuild cost of my property?
Read more: How do I calculate the rebuild cost of my property?You have two choices: Use a surveyor Use the ABI / BCIS residential rebuilding cost calculator found here: https://abi.bcis.co.uk/ Further Reading Confused – How to calculate the rebuild cost of your home 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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What options does the landlord have at the end of the initial period?
Read more: What options does the landlord have at the end of the initial period?Beyond the Initial Period of the Tenancy the landlord has 3 choices: 1. Allow tenancy to continue 2. Grant a new tenancy 3. Terminate tenancy Each of these options is explained below. 1. Allow Tenancy to Continue If the landlord wishes to allow the tenancy to continue beyond the initial period on the same terms, […]
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Can a tenant decorate the property?
Read more: Can a tenant decorate the property?The tenant agrees not to alter the appearance or decoration or structure of the property or its fixture or fittings or contents (if any) either internally or externally without first obtaining the prior written consent of the landlord or his agent. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. For Full Management properties a tenant can […]
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How do I reclaim a deposit through the DPS?
Read more: How do I reclaim a deposit through the DPS?The procedure rules are defined in the Deposit Protection Service – Custodial Terms and Conditions and both landlords and tenants should in the first instance familiarise themselves with the terms therein. For Full Management properties, Jungle Property will process the Tenancy Deposit on behalf of the landlord. For Let Only clients Jungle Property will release […]
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Can you change my contact details for the return of the deposit?
Read more: Can you change my contact details for the return of the deposit?No – sorry we cannot change any details held by the Deposit Protection Service (DPS). To change any of the contact details held by the DPS please contact the DPS on 0330 303 0030. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this […]
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What happens at the end of the tenancy, how do I get my deposit back?
Read more: What happens at the end of the tenancy, how do I get my deposit back?1. A detailed Check-Out Report is compiled by an independent inventory clerk highlighting any missing items, damage or cleaning issues. 2. Under our guidance, the landlord will decide if they wish to claim any compensation and if so how much. 3. With the express instruction of the landlord we will initiate the release of your […]
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Do I need to use the burglar alarm installed in my property?
Read more: Do I need to use the burglar alarm installed in my property?We expect tenants to take adequate precautions to keep the property, including its external doors and windows, locked and secured, and any burglar alarm set, when the property is empty. Any installed burglar alarm is primarily for the benefit of the occupiers – reducing the risk of the occupiers contents being stolen or damaged and reducing […]
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Will the landlord re-house me after a disaster such as fire or flood?
Read more: Will the landlord re-house me after a disaster such as fire or flood?There is no rule, act of Parliament or case law which provides in the event of a property rendered uninhabitable by some disaster that the landlord must arrange alternative accommodation for the tenant. It is submitted this is the case even if the landlord was at fault and somehow caused the fire. However, the local […]
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I have problems with the quality of the water in my property who should I contact?
Read more: I have problems with the quality of the water in my property who should I contact?If you experience loss of supply, low pressure, water quality problems or want to report a leak call your water authority 24-hour helpline who have responsibility for all external mains up to and including your external stopcock: • Bristol Water PLC: 0117 966 5881 • South West Water Ltd: 0800 169 1144 • Wessex Water Services Ltd: 0845 […]
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Will the holding deposit form the tenancy deposit and be returned at the end of the tenancy?
Read more: Will the holding deposit form the tenancy deposit and be returned at the end of the tenancy?No – The Holding Deposit will be used towards Initial Rent provided: The Applicant does not withdraw their application The Applicant has satisfactory references A tenancy is granted A tenancy is entered into The Terms and Conditions of the Holding Deposit can be found in the Reservation Agreement here The Tenancy Deposit will be returned […]