Sally Lawson - Letting Professional

Safety checks required on rental property and how often?

Written by on April 26, 2012 – 9:58 am -

A large section of my job role involves gas and electric safety checks and their annual renewals.  This is obviously imperative to ensure tenant safety and Landlord compliance.

On a weekly basis, I inform tenants and landlords of due dates …

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Property Management Using Social Media

Written by on March 17, 2012 – 2:40 pm -

In my previous blog I noted how a Management Department successfully operates.   Now, in this day in age, we’re all using social media and today more and more companies are realising social media can be a day to day

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CONTRACTORS – HOW TO SOURCE

Written by on February 24, 2012 – 4:44 pm -

When running a Management Department, it is vital to have a preferred supplier list of contractors who you can rely on to carry out works professionally, at a realistic cost and in a timely manner.

There are numerous sources to

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Managing a Management Department

Written by on February 17, 2012 – 3:41 pm -

Property Management – How does a successful Management Department operate?  Running a Management Department with 1000’s of tenancies is a very busy role; therefore it is imperative that all the correct processes and procedures are in place.

Processes for each …

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Tenants Struggle To Cover Rent Arrears

Written by on February 17, 2012 – 1:55 pm -

The number of people in rented accommodation in severe rental arrears has reached its highest level in 3 years. 

Latest figures show there are 78,970 tenants in England & Wales who are at least 2 months in arrears.  This is almost …

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