Reeds Rains Blog
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Key laws you need ‘to know’ when letting a flat
With so many different ways of letting property, we thought it would be use...
Repair or Replace? Boilers
When you’re budgeting for maintenance, boilers are one of the bigger cost...
Tenant perspective: Zero deposits
The Zero Deposit Guarantee (ZDG) is a guarantee for landlords, taken out by...
Landlord advice: 5 things to look out for in 2019
With some legislation that’s already been passed coming into force and ot...
What happens if your letting agent isn't covered by Client Money Protection?
Would you book a holiday that wasn’t protected? Would you refuse an exten...
What Landlords need to know about damp, mould and condensation
Most rented properties suffer from damp at some point and, as a landlord, i...
Q: Should I invest in a Buy to Let house or flat?
This is one of the most common questions we get from investors and the answ...
15 tips for keeping on top of property maintenance
As we continue through our 150th birthday year, here are our top 15 tips fo...
Inheriting property from a parent
If you inherit property from a parent who has become ill or sadly passed aw...
Releasing equity to buy another property
Are you thinking about releasing equity from your property to re-invest i...
Changes to annual gas inspections create an 'MOT-style' approach
As of the 2018-19 tax year, the rules around annual gas inspections have ch...
How to handle tenant's break ups
It’s worth knowing if you let your property to a couple, what you need to...