DO THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS APPLY TO MY PROPERTIES? · Residential tenancies where tenants have the right to occupy either all or part of a premises as their only or main residence, they pay a rent · The regulations replace those already in place for HMOs. WHEN ARE THE REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE FROM? · For new …
Pets at home
The UK Government has announced changes to the Model Tenancy Agreement to enable tenants with ‘well-behaved pets’ to secure a tenancy more easily. On 28 January 2021 the Ministry of Housing, Communities and local Government released an updated version of the model tenancy agreement. The revision focused mainly around pets. The Government wants landlords to …
The Debt Respite Scheme
These new regulations were passed on 17th November 2020 and will commence from 4 May 2021. The purpose of the regulations is to help people who have got into debt. While this will include those who have rent arrears, the legislation is much wider and also covers individuals owing money to mobile phone providers, mortgage …
COVID-19 Advice for Landlords
The guidance and advice from the government for landlords and tenants has been evolving over the last couple of weeks, the current guidelines are as follows Q – Landlord – What can I do about mortgage repayments? • Mortgage lenders have agreed to offer payment holidays of up to three months where this is needed …
COVD-19 Advice for tenants
According to the government tenants should continue to pay rent and abide by all other terms of their tenancy agreement to the best of their ability. The government has a strong package of financial support available to tenants, and where they can pay the rent as normal, they should do. Tenants who are unable to …
Our Article – Wellesley Life Magazine
Read our recent article in the 1st addition of the new Wellesley Life magazine. Our article is all about hidden costs for landlords. Or why not pick up a copy of Wellesley Life from various points in Aldershot such as Cafe Macciato, Aldershot Library or Princess Hall. http://www.biglittlemagazineco.uk/wellesley-life.asp
10 Ways to prepare your home for Summer
1/ Clear out winter Up date your interiors by removing evidence of winter like logs and heavy rugs and replace with light furnishings and throws and get your vases ready for fresh cut flowers 2/ Get the paint out Now’s a great time to get paining, inside and outside, you can update a room with …
GDPR Beacons Tenant Enquirer Privacy Notice
GDPR Compliance Beacons Tenant Enquirer Privacy Notice Beacons Estate Agentsis committed to protecting and processing your personal data in accordance with The General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act 2018 (the legislation). For the purpose of the legislation and your personal data, Beacons Estate Agentsis the Data Controller, Clare Bourkeis the person responsible …
Top 10 Autumn Home Tips
Check for drafts. Feel for drafts around the edges of windows and doors. A good tip is to use a lighted candle and if the flame flickers, there’s most likely a draft. If necessary, replace seals and repair any gaps around windows and door frames. Do a roof check. You should be able to do at least …
New Gas Regulations
The Gas Safety Regulations 2018 This amendment to the 1998 regulation changes the schedule on which gas safety checks are carried out. The 1998 previous regulations required the checks for safety within 12 months of installation and then within 12 months. This then meant that the check got a little earlier every year and landlords …
