How to deal with scuffs and marks without losing your deposit
Scuffs and marks usually fall under ‘wear and tear’. It was truly heartbreaking carrying out a check out recently. The tenants had looked after the property so well on a 5 year tenancy, they wanted to hide any scuffs and pin holes with a little bit of odd paint….. unfortunately the paint didn’t match so … Read moreHow to deal with scuffs and marks without losing your deposit
Protection from Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide alarms need to be fitted wherever there is an open fuel burning source e.g AGAs, coal fires and log burners. These need to be checked regularly throughout the tenancy. You can find further information about the regulations here.
Oakham Services – sponsor of Stafford Soccer School
Oakham Services are proud to announce that we are now official sponsors of Stafford Soccer School Under 10s! Find out more about Stafford Soccer School here.
Check before you paint!
Scuffs and marks usually fall under ‘wear and tear’. It was truly heartbreaking carrying out a check out recently. The tenants had looked after the property so well on a 5 year tenancy, they wanted to hide any scuffs and pin holes with a little bit of odd paint….. unfortunately the paint didn’t match so … Read moreCheck before you paint!
Importance of independent and professionally compiled inventories – AIIC
Letting agents are being reminded of the importance of independent and professionally compiled inventories for individual students as they start or return to college and university in the next few weeks. Read the full article on Letting Agent Today here.
Protect your worktops and secure your deposit!
Worktops: Deposit deductions can be implemented if there are knife cuts or any obvious damage over and above normal wear and tear on this item. If can be quite costly based on the type of work surface so it’s a lot easier to purchase chopping boards. They are cheap, effective and can save you an … Read moreProtect your worktops and secure your deposit!
Students – get your full accommodation deposit back!
It’s student vacation time again! It’s worth giving your kids a helping hand with cleaning prior to leaving their rental accommodation as a high proportion of deposit deductions are made for cleaning……. especially ovens!!
Why having a professional inventory is so important
The current ‘busy season’ for lettings turnovers at the end of student terms would be made significantly easier if agents and landlords used professional independent inventories, a trade body claims. Read the full article by Letting Agent Today here.
The importance of Contents Insurance
New research conducted by a letting agency shows that 61 per cent of tenants currently have no contents insurance, with 48 per cent admitting that they have never taken out contents insurance at a property they have lived in during their lives. Read the full article by Letting Agent Today here.