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Great winter property maintenance tips for your home   Winter can be a tough time for rental properties, with rain, wind and sometimes even snow and ice causing huge problems for landlords and tenants. The key to protecting your rental proper... read more »

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TENANCY DEPOSITS   So, you’ve found a property, signed a contract and now you need to pay the tenancy deposit also known as a rental deposit. Tenancy deposits are a critical part of the renting process,... read more »

Smart Lettings are proud to now be members of Propertymark NAVA. BY USING A NAVA PROPERTYMARK PROTECTED COMPANY YOU ARE GUARANTEED: • To be consulting with a professional valuer or auctioneer who can give you the benefit of experienc... read more »

Common landlord mistakes and how to avoid them: Not having enough insurance protection If you have a Buy to Let mortgage, it will be a requirement that you have buildings insurance. And even landlords who own their property outright tend... read more »

The government plans to push back the EPC upgrade deadline The government is expected to delay its plans to increase Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. Housing Secretary Michael Gove originally shared this in an interview with the Sunday Telegraph... read more »

Rental reform legislation finally moves forward After reports that it had been delayed due to ‘procedural issues’, this long-awaited Bill finally got its first reading in Parliament on 17th May. It’s believed the real reason f... read more »