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A Guide to HMO Licencing Laws for Landlords

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Jon Graham, Owner of Dwell Estate and Lettings Agency in Leeds explains the implications of HMO’s versus traditional buy to let properties or property portfolios and commercial Real Estate portfolios. HMO stands for a “House in Multiple Occupancy”. This refers to a privately owned building which is rented out to tenants individually on a bedroom-by-bedroom … Read more

Escape of Water Insurance Claims in Flats

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Escape of water is one of the most common causes of home insurance claims and can cause a huge inconvenience to tenants and home owners. Flats are a higher risk than other types of accommodation as one leak could affect many flats on multiple floors of the building. Whilst every precaution may be taken in … Read more

162 building fires in Britain every day!

  Fires are a major problem for landlords and home owners, with an average of 162 building fires in Britain every day and annual fire-related property insurance claims touching £1bn. Between 2011-2014 malfunctioning household appliances including washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers caused almost 12,000 fires in Britain. In 2014-15, according to a Government report … Read more