Image source: Pixabay If you are looking for a tenant or buyer, renovating your home can be a great way to make your property stand out and command a higher fee. When you modernise it with new paint, flooring, and a few updated designs here and there, you’ll attract more reliable renters and reduce vacancies. …
Read more >Many property agents no doubt feel stressed at times about their compliance requirements, and dealing with HMRC and Trading Standards can feel like a headache. With continuous concerns from agents being reported surrounding GDPR privacy policies, Complaints Handling Procedures and material information, Propertymark has launched Company Advantage packages for its members. Not only will the …
Read more >The buy-to-let market is evolving rapidly, and investors need to stay informed about shifting demand, regulatory changes, and investment strategies to ensure long-term success. In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Wendy Gallagher, Managing Director of One Stop Properties. With an extensive background spanning mortgage advising, underwriting, and lettings management, …
Read more >The Scottish Government has announced proposals for the extensive reform of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). The aim of these reforms is to make EPCs more accurate in measuring the energy efficiency and easy for property owners to understand. The changes themselves are a little complicated, so at Under One Roof, we have aimed to summarise …
Read more >New Reporting Obligations Additional financial reporting obligations come into force for letting agents on 14 May 2025. These changes, form part of what will be extended anti-money laundering rules (AML), have been introduced by HM Treasury Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI). The changes mean that, as “relevant firms”, letting agents (who carry out “letting …
Read more >Becoming a landlord has a lot more legal responsibilities than most people think. There is more complexity required than just collecting rent and finding tenants. A landlord has a legal responsibility to keep the properties compliant and within the Repairing Standard. If these requirements are ignored the repercussions for a landlord can be serious, resulting …
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