Congratulations to Burrington Estates for winning Housebuilder of the Year at the Insider Residential Property Awards 2020! The award was presented by our own Phil Keddie, President of ARLA Propertymark. A big well done to all the finalists and winners! 🏆🎉 #SWProp #SWResiAwards

📢CORONA UPDATE📢 Yesterday, new regulations came into force allowing both buyers and renters to view properties and move homes. sunshinerl.co.uk

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Agents and Landlords need to be thinking about their property insurance before Winter starts to set in; and checking the actual policy to make sure it covers everything that is required. #BePrepared #Insurance #Landlords #Tenants

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A property in Warrington was left by a tenant coated in grime and mould and littered by things like half-eaten food containers, pet food and medication. Many of the fixtures and fittings, including the carpets, have been damaged beyond repair. Always check references!

The Coronavirus Bill 2020 was introduced on 26/03/2020. Whilst it gives ministers the ability to make changes to the way in which the court system operates throughout the country, there isn't amt legislation to change the effectiveness of Section 8 or a Section 21 notice.

The restrictions enforced due to Covid-19 has had a major impact on us all. This may have an increased impact on property owners, with some facing a prolonged period where some of their properties may sit vacant. wu.to/BekTdS

5 Tips for Vacant Property Best Practice 1. Notify your Broker and Insurer 2. Secure your Premises 3. Revise your checks and procedures 4. Consider your Legal Liability 5. Prevent Fly-Tipping For support and information visit wu.to/XvK1su

Landlords!!!!!! Did you know there has been a recent update in Electrical Regulations including updates on safety standards, inspection and reporting. Speak to your expert for clear advise, contact [email protected] or visit wu.to/dn8CLs

Landlords and Universal Credit The government has listened to the call to keep the rent flowing to prevent any unnecessary hardship for tenants or some landlords. For advice on how this affects you please get in contact now: [email protected]

EPCs + MEES The government has confirmed that from 1st April letting properties on a F or G rating is illegal, but understands that if improvement work has not been able to be started or completed, then it is unrealistic whilst under lockdown to take any further action.

Gas/Fire/Electrical/Legionella Safety The government still expects Landlords to fulfil their legal obligations and duty of care to their tenants during this crisis. For more info, email: [email protected]

Access to a Property If access is granted and the contractor arranges to go in, then social distancing measures must be adopted.

Maintenance & Repairs Agents/Landlords need to be able to respond to maintenance issues as normal, however there needs to be a realistic appreciation of what is essential and what is not. For support email: [email protected]

Air Pollution Estate and Letting Agents may see an increase in queries about air pollution figures from homebuyers and tenants, as a non-profit campaign to bring the data into general use, steps up its efforts. For more information visit wu.to/izTFk6

Claiming on a policy can be a time consuming and frustrating part of an agent`s life; particularly if there is a distance and travelling time involved and several site meetings to attend. For more support email [email protected]

Tax - it isn`t Obvious! From recently talking to a specialist firm of tax advisers; several matters for Landlords became unerringly clear: There are four main taxes to consider - Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), Inheritance Tax (IHT), Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

Now that lockdown measures have eased and the property market is open again, many people in England might be starting to think about their living circumstances and renting a new home. For more information check out our last post on wu.to/H379Ch