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Gas Safety for Landlords

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March 13, 2023

When renting a property out there is a lot to consider and over recent years there have been many new pieces of legislation introduced or laws amended which landlords need to comply with. One key priority for many landlords is safety, the safety of both their tenant and their asset. The focus of this article is on the legal requirements a landlord must comply with when it comes to gas safety in rented properties.

How to make sure you get your rental deposit back

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March 6, 2023

When renting a property, in almost all cases, you will need to pay a deposit before you move in. This deposit is typically 5 weeks’ rent and can equate to a pretty decent sum of money. The deposit is there to protect the landlord against any financial losses caused by the tenant through either damage to the property or non-payment of rent. It is quite rare, but landlords do have the right to withhold some of the deposit at the end of the tenancy to cover cleaning, repairing damage or to cover unpaid rent amongst other things. In this article we take a look at how to make sure you get your rental deposit back.

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How to Bleed your Radiators

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February 27, 2023

During the winter months there is nothing worse than coming home after a long day at work, wanting nothing more than to settle down with a lovely warm cuppa only to find that the house is cold. The first thing we all check is whether we set the timer right on the boiler, then we check the thermostat and then the boiler itself, hoping beyond all hope that it hasn’t broken down. They all seem ok but the radiators are still cold, so what is going on? If you feel from top to bottom of your radiator, it is most likely that the pipes to the radiator are hot, the very bottom of the radiator is warm and the top cold. If this is the case there are potentially two things going on: If you have them, it could be that the thermostatic radiator valve has failed and is not opening or it means that the radiators need bleeding. In this guide we will walk you through why this happens and how to get your radiators working again.

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House prices grow with New Year surge

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February 21, 2023

The housing market has been a little turbulent in recent times. With the huge slowdown during the Covid-19 pandemic followed by an upsurge afterwards with people looking to move home as they re-prioritise what was important and also the stamp duty holiday motivating people to move. This was then followed by uncertainty in the market following the massive inflation surge after the start of the war in the Ukraine and the resultant increase in interest rates and then the turmoil produced by the Mini-budget announced by Kwasi Kwarteng in September which all led to two months of property price depreciation in November and December. Now, to be fair, December is always a relatively quiet month on the home moving front as people look forward to Christmas so a small decline isn’t unusual. This is then, typically, followed by a bounce back in January as people start to look at moving again.

Make your own Valentine’s Day Card

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February 3, 2023

The question is, how do you even start to make a card and what should you put in it? Read on and we will give you some great hints and tips to help you make your extremely personalised Valentine’s Day card.

Ideas to make your home more accessible

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January 23, 2023

There are over 14 million people living with a disability in the UK many of which are not immediately apparent, otherwise referred to as invisible. No matter whether the disability is visible or invisible, a disability might require adjustments to both living spaces and routines. It can be difficult knowing where to start so in this article we take a look at some ways that you can make your home more accessible.

Ways to Create a Green Home

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January 20, 2023

With the increase in utility costs, reducing your reliance on gas and electricity or at least reducing their use is simple common sense, but it is fair to say that there is a much larger focus on sustainability and green living these days. Going green will not only bring financial benefits but will also help reduce our impact on the environment. In this article we will take a look at how you can create a green home.

How to Keep Warm this Winter

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January 18, 2023

No matter how much we wish for the warmer weather and longer days, we still have to cope with winter and trying to keep warm, especially on a budget can be a challenge. So, what are the best ways to keep warm over winter?

How to Create a Budget

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January 16, 2023

In this article we aim to help as we take a look at how to set a budget and manage money more effectively.

Window Dressing Options

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January 11, 2023

Allowing natural daylight and all-important fresh air into the home, our windows are a focal point of most rooms. Choosing how to dress them though can be about so much more than pure aesthetics!