Posts by Joe Parish
Joe loves to read on property management. He has also recently adopted a Peaky-Blinder-esque fashion sense and a positive attitude to adjectival hyphenated phrases.
Delegating to Digital: How to Beat the Tenant Fee Ban with Technology
They say you have to spend money to make money. But utilising technology (some of which you will already have at your disposal) is a relatively inexpensive way to make sure that the only impact the ...
Offering a Personal Service and the Tenant Fee Bill
NOBODY wants to feel just like a number and we all appreciate the personal touch. For letting agencies, these should be the two takeaways for their business models in the face of the Tenant Fee Act....
10 Facts about the Tenant Fee Bill
The Tenant Fee Bill. We all know it’s coming – and we all know that from 1st June 2019, we can wave goodbye to any fees for credit checks, references and all the other administrative tasks associated...
How to maximise social media to gain more landlords
Once upon a time social media was seen as the enemy of productivity, giving us too much time to waste stalking old friends instead of working. But the vast amount of time (135 minutes a day globally)...
Fitness for Human Habitation Act (FFHH) - Silent but deadly
What you need to know about preventing carbon monoxide and other hazardous gases in your property.
Tenant Fees Bill: What the ban is & what it means for the lettings...
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 is now very much live and in full effect, and with the fee ban here, lettings agents need to make sure they're ticking all the boxes with regards charging fees correctly. If...
Have a Nice Stay: What to Include In Your Tenant Welcome Pack
A tenant welcome pack is your chance to set the tone for the entire tenancy so it’s worth taking the time to get it right. The more information you provide the smoother and less stressful the tenancy...
How to get the most out of your gas safety check
When it comes to gas, there’s no such thing as a second chance so it’s imperative that all landlords (and their letting agents) get gas safety right.
How To Comply with the HHSRS Regulations on Crowding and Space
With The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act due to come into force in a matter of weeks (20th March 2019), focus has understandably turned to the 29 Housing Health and Safety System (HHSRS)...
Improving Communication in a Rapidly Changing Lettings Industry
In just a few months, the property management landscape in England will change significantly.
Insulate Yourself Against Noise
We all lead busy, noisy lives. With the sound of traffic, dogs barking or car alarms a near constant in most cities (and don’t underestimate the sound of the countryside*), it can be hard to imagine...
How to avoid pests before it's an issue
Simple steps landlords and lettings agents can take to reduce the chance of pests…