Residential Letting & Property Management
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How much is the pet deposit?
Read more: How much is the pet deposit?If you are paying (or have paid) a Tenancy Deposit of 5 weeks rent, there would be no additional deposit for the pet. If you are paying (or have paid) a Tenancy Deposit of less than 5 weeks rent, there will be additional deposit for the pet which will be the difference between the amount […]
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What does the deposit status IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION – AWAITING EVIDENCE mean?
Read more: What does the deposit status IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION – AWAITING EVIDENCE mean?It could mean either the DPS are still awaiting evidence from either party in a deposit dispute OR all evidence has been received and has been sent to the adjudicator for a decision. See also How long does it take to get a response from the DPS regarding a dispute? Still not answered your question? […]
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I have left my partner and no longer living at the property what should I do?
Read more: I have left my partner and no longer living at the property what should I do?If you have a joint tenancy at the property and have no plans to return we recommend you terminate the tenancy as soon as possible consistent with the terms of your tenancy agreement. Further Reading: Can one of the joint tenants can end a tenancy by serving a notice of termination? Still not answered your […]
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What is the ‘balance transfer’ entry shown on my statement?
Read more: What is the ‘balance transfer’ entry shown on my statement?If you own more than one property we may transfer the balance of funds from one property (in credit) to another property (in debit). E.g. property A has an outstanding balance of -£700 following recent improvement works and we receive rent of £1000 for property B owned by the same owner, so we may ‘balance […]
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How long does it take to get a response from the DPS regarding a dispute?
Read more: How long does it take to get a response from the DPS regarding a dispute?The Adjudicator will make a Decision within 28 days of receipt of the Dispute Papers. Further Reading DPS A brief overview of deposit protection 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 all applicants need to be included on the Reservation Agreement?
Read more: Do all applicants need to be included on the Reservation Agreement?All persons aged 18 years or older who intend to occupy the property as their only or principal home must be included on the Reservation Agreement. 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 […]
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We have not had an email from the deposit scheme, what should we do?
Read more: We have not had an email from the deposit scheme, what should we do?The e-mail from the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) requesting your approval to release the Tenancy Deposit (in part or full) will be sent to the e-mail address for the Lead Tenant as recorded in the Prescribed Information Relating to Tenancy Deposits provided at the start of the initial tenancy. Check the e-mail account for the […]
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I have carried out a lot of work on my property do I need a new EPC?
Read more: I have carried out a lot of work on my property do I need a new EPC?Yes, if the property is modified so that it has a greater or fewer number of parts designed or altered for separate use than it previously had, where the modification includes the provision or extension of any of the fixed services for heating, hot water, air conditioning or mechanical ventilation. The person carrying out the […]
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Do I need a gas safety record for my newly installed gas boiler?
Read more: Do I need a gas safety record for my newly installed gas boiler?No – Part F, Regulation 36 of The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 require that each appliance and flue is checked for safety within 12 months of being installed. Safety checking of a newly installed gas boiler is discretionary and sometimes arranged as a precautionary measure to check the newly installed boiler is safe. Further […]
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What do I need to do for the end of tenancy process – my tenant is leaving shortly?
Read more: What do I need to do for the end of tenancy process – my tenant is leaving shortly?If you are using one of our Full Management services, nothing! we will take care of everything for you. If you used one of our Let Only services to set up the tenancy or simply want to manage the end of tenancy process yourself these are the things you need to consider: • Carrying out pre […]