Property inspections take valuable time and can be risky for the people involved. The insurance industry is embracing drones as a low-risk, technically sophisticated alternative. Are drones coming to the skies near you? Three in ten UK workplace fatalities involve a fall from a height, such as a worker slipping from a ladder. Around 40
Thinking of property letting? Here’s what you should consider before you do. Be prepared to work all hours Being a landlord is not a 9-5 job and while there will be plenty of days where you can dictate your own schedule, there will be many others during which you will be pushed and pulled in
Following on from the government’s initiative to improve standards in the rental sector, tough new rules for electrical inspections have been introduced. These are intended to offer greater protection for tenants in private rented accommodation. These rules serve to ensure that landlords arrange electrical inspections that are conducted by competent and fully qualified inspectors, with
A new government scheme has been implemented to improve the process of obtaining redress for landlords and tenants. This is due to come into force soon, pending Parliament’s approval. The new Housing Complaints Resolution Service has been set up to give homeowners and tenants a point of contact to get help with unresolved disputes regarding their
Landlords have already seen the effects of a reduction on the tax reliefs they can claim, and more big changes are planned to happen over 2019. Yet, with Brexit still in negotiations and the future of the country still in a state of flux, nothing is certain. We take a look at what could happen
On 1st October 2018, The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Prescribed Description) (England) Order 2018 replaced the previous 2006 regulation of the same name. At a glance, this order calls for updated HMO rental standards that aim to protect nearly 850,000 more people in privately rented homes from poor living conditions and overcrowding. When
Stepping onto the property ladder is becoming increasingly difficult and figures suggest many millennials will rent for the rest of their lives. This means that it’s a good time for property owners to sustain their venture or expand their portfolio, especially with the current availability of Buy-to-Let mortgages in place. That being said, maintaining positive
Although seasonal changes can be a breath of fresh air, they also carry a variety of risks for landlords and building managers, posing the potential for liability disputes. Legislation such as the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act of 2007 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 hold you accountable for maintaining a safe
40% of those asked in a survey from property finance lender, LendInvest thought that the national economy would have the biggest impact on house prices, followed by 24% who thought political developments, such as Brexit, would have an effect. Shortage in housing supply was the concern given by a fifth of respondents, and 16% focused
If you own or operate a listed building, you may have encountered a few extra challenges when it comes to arranging adequate cover. Our property insurance advisers offer their expert eye on determining what you need from your listed building insurance, and how to react to the added challenges… What does it mean if my
