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Damp and mould are two of the most common issues in rented properties, with surface mould caused by condensation one of...
27 January 2024
From: Top tips & guides
Air quality expert Stuart Smith writes: The average family produces 24 pints of water vapour a day through routine activity but many...
20 January 2024
From: Top tips & guides
Britain is in the grip of a new mould crisis, a leading property association has warned. The National Association of Property Buyers...
20 December 2023
From: Breaking News
Private tenants are being encouraged by a local council to report damp and mould issues to their landlords. Shropshire council says private...
14 December 2023
From: Breaking News
Right now, the property market is entering a period of uncertainty. Falling property prices and a rising regulatory burden are just...
25 November 2023
From: The Big Issues
As the dark nights draw in, condensation issues start to emerge, bringing with it the possibility of mildew and mould forming...
25 November 2023
From: Top tips & guides
The sudden drop in temperature as we move into Autumn isn’t just a shock to the system, it can also lead...
23 September 2023
From: Top tips & guides
New directives issued by the government put the emphasis firmly on private landlords to take responsibility for issues of damp and...
08 September 2023
From: Breaking News
A recent study by nationwide conveyancers Muve, using official data from the Office for National Statistics, has revealed the most and...
20 May 2023
From: The Big Issues
A local authority has issued a statement with advice to landlords and tenants about how to identify and tackle mould. North East...
19 December 2022
From: Breaking News
As the energy crisis gather pace, households are increasingly likely to be in the position where they are unable to afford...
22 October 2022
From: The Big Issues
Gas Safety Week, which begins today and continues until September 18, is going ahead as scheduled. Now in its 12th edition, it...
12 September 2022
From: Breaking News
As the providers of housing for tenants, landlords are responsible for ensuring the property is safe for those living in it. Various...
21 July 2022
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
As we approach what is commonly the busiest month of the year, there is one question many in the sector many...
19 March 2022
From: Agent Advice
In this feature article, Stuart Kerr from Restorations UK sets out why this could be the worst winter yet for mould...
26 February 2022
From: Top tips & guides
Housing minister Chris Pincher has written an open letter to all landlords in England, telling them how to enact the government’s...
20 December 2021
From: Breaking News
A letting agent who campaigns against rogue landlords says the government has “no idea” how many convictions there have been regarding...
23 August 2021
From: Breaking News
In this article, the experts at Good Move give their top tips for dealing with damp in your home. Damp is something...
20 January 2021
From: Legislation & Compliance
The latest attack on landlords by the Generation Rent group of activists is from its deputy director and concerns mould. It comes in...
17 December 2020
From: Breaking News
Damp in your home is a serious issue, potentially costing thousands to repair. It’s important that you act quickly as soon...
29 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
Many landlords will be familiar with the scourge that is mould. It is a major source of complaints by tenants and...
29 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
29 October 2020
From: Legislation & Compliance
Lettings agents’ group ARLA Propertymark has issued a seven point guide for landlords as winter approaches. The guide ensures the points are...
09 October 2020
From: Breaking News
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 has been applicable to all tenants in England for just over a month,...
29 April 2020
From: Breaking News
Tenants sometimes complain their property is damp and mouldy, and request that their landlord take action to address the problem. Landlords,...
03 December 2019
From: Breaking News
As winter is coming, it’s time to think about how to protect your property from damp and mould. This silent assassin...
11 October 2019
From: Sponsored Content
Landlords are being reminded that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants ahead of Gas Safety Week. The annual event,...
13 September 2019
From: Breaking News
Damp problems can be a serious concern in any home. Not only are they unwelcoming, but they are also unhealthy, and...
13 August 2019
From: Breaking News
Tenants now have the right to sue their landlords for cold or damp homes under new laws that have come into...
20 March 2019
From: Breaking News
The new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 will be introduced from tomorrow giving tenants the tenants the right to...
19 March 2019
From: Breaking News
Landlords are being reminded this week that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants, as part of Gas Safety...
18 September 2018
From: Breaking News
Councils are being urged to do more to crack down on rogue landlords who are leaving thousands of tenants living in...
19 March 2018
From: Breaking News
A Private Members’ Bill put forward by Labour MP, Karen Buck, which offers tenants the legal right to take action against...
16 January 2018
From: Breaking News
Landlords are being warned of the dangers of unsafe gas appliances this Gas Safety Week. The seventh annual Gas Safety Week currently...
20 September 2017
From: Breaking News
From the 1st April 2018, it will be unlawful to rent a property which breaches the requirement for a minimum energy...
22 August 2017
From: Breaking News
Buy-to-let landlords are being encouraged to improve the standard of their rental properties by keeping them free from damp, condensation and...
11 July 2017
From: Breaking News
With the new EPC changes coming into force in April 2018, landlords should already be considering which energy efficient measures to...
29 December 2016
From: Breaking News
Damp and mould can mean big problems for landlords, letting agents and tenants. It can cause stress and even health issues...
02 November 2016
From: Sponsored Content
It is that time of year again when landlords and letting agents start receiving numerous telephone calls from tenants complaining about...
01 November 2016
From: Breaking News
Landlords have been warned that ignoring damp complaints could put their rental property at risk. The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) says...
17 August 2016
From: Breaking News
With an increasing numbers of rental properties being targeted by gangs of cannabis cultivators looking to house their criminal activities, it...
12 August 2016
From: Breaking News
More than half of tenants that were surveyed claim that they are being forced to live in cold and draughty rental...
01 August 2016
From: Breaking News
Around a third of private rented sector tenants in the UK admit that they are currently subletting their rented accommodation without...
11 July 2016
From: Breaking News
Now is the ideal time of year for landlords to carry out a mid-tenancy inspection of their rental property, according to...
09 February 2016
From: Breaking News
The risk of damage to rental properties heightens in winter – especially if homes are empty, according to the Association of...
06 November 2015
From: Breaking News
A Conservative MP has been widely criticised in the press for saying the proposed law for landlords saying they need to...