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Helpful hints to protect your home this winter
As it is probably the biggest financial investment of your life, making sure your home is protected and secure is a major priority, and with winter almost upon us it makes sense to carry out a few precautionary checks.
Here are a few helpful tips on how you can protect your home against any unwelcome damage or accidents this winter:
EPC Register
Renting out or selling your property? As and from 18th February 2013, the legislation changed and agents are responsible for ensuring there is an EPC.
Rent order legislation
2006 Rent Orders came into effect from the 1st April 2007. All properties that become vacant, barring exemptions, will come under the criteria of the Rent Order 2006. Properties which become vacant, owners/agent must make an application within 28 days of creating a new tenancy.
Landlord Insurance
It would be unwise to run a business of any sort without having appropriate insurance cover. To do so would leave you financially exposed when events outside of our control occur.
Home Improvements
Property is not a commodity which you can buy and forget about. If the value of your property is to be maintained, it must be cared for. Keep reading to learn more.