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An insulation manufacturer is warning of unexpected consequences from insulating a property to make it more energy efficient. William Bown, the head...

Damp and mould are two of the most common issues in rented properties, with surface mould caused by condensation one of...

Air quality expert Stuart Smith writes:  The average family produces 24 pints of water vapour a day through routine activity but many...

Britain is in the grip of a new mould crisis, a leading property association has warned.  The National Association of Property Buyers...

Private tenants are being encouraged by a local council to report damp and mould issues to their landlords. Shropshire council says private...

Right now, the property market is entering a period of uncertainty. Falling property prices and a rising regulatory burden are just...

As the dark nights draw in, condensation issues start to emerge, bringing with it the possibility of mildew and mould forming...

The sudden drop in temperature as we move into Autumn isn’t just a shock to the system, it can also lead...

New directives issued by the government put the emphasis firmly on private landlords to take responsibility for issues of damp and...

A recent study by nationwide conveyancers Muve, using official data from the Office for National Statistics, has revealed the most and...

A local authority has issued a statement with advice to landlords and tenants about how to identify and tackle mould. North East...

As the energy crisis gather pace, households are increasingly likely to be in the position where they are unable to afford...

Gas Safety Week, which begins today and continues until September 18, is going ahead as scheduled. Now in its 12th edition, it...

As the providers of housing for tenants, landlords are responsible for ensuring the property is safe for those living in it. Various...

As we approach what is commonly the busiest month of the year, there is one question many in the sector many...

In this feature article, Stuart Kerr from Restorations UK sets out why this could be the worst winter yet for mould...

Housing minister Chris Pincher has written an open letter to all landlords in England, telling them how to enact the government’s...

A letting agent who campaigns against rogue landlords says the government has “no idea” how many convictions there have been regarding...

In this article, the experts at Good Move give their top tips for dealing with damp in your home. Damp is something...

The latest attack on landlords by the Generation Rent group of activists is from its deputy director and concerns mould. It comes in...

Damp in your home is a serious issue, potentially costing thousands to repair. It’s important that you act quickly as soon...

Many landlords will be familiar with the scourge that is mould. It is a major source of complaints by tenants and...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

Lettings agents’ group ARLA Propertymark has issued a seven point guide for landlords as winter approaches. The guide ensures the points are...

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 has been applicable to all tenants in England for just over a month,...

Tenants sometimes complain their property is damp and mouldy, and request that their landlord take action to address the problem. Landlords,...

As winter is coming, it’s time to think about how to protect your property from damp and mould. This silent assassin...

Landlords are being reminded that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants ahead of Gas Safety Week. The annual event,...

Damp problems can be a serious concern in any home. Not only are they unwelcoming, but they are also unhealthy, and...

Tenants now have the right to sue their landlords for cold or damp homes under new laws that have come into...

The new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 will be introduced from tomorrow giving tenants the tenants the right to...

Landlords are being reminded this week that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants, as part of Gas Safety...

Councils are being urged to do more to crack down on rogue landlords who are leaving thousands of tenants living in...

A Private Members’ Bill put forward by Labour MP, Karen Buck, which offers tenants the legal right to take action against...

Landlords are being warned of the dangers of unsafe gas appliances this Gas Safety Week. The seventh annual Gas Safety Week currently...

From the 1st April 2018, it will be unlawful to rent a property which breaches the requirement for a minimum energy...

Buy-to-let landlords are being encouraged to improve the standard of their rental properties by keeping them free from damp, condensation and...

With the new EPC changes coming into force in April 2018, landlords should already be considering which energy efficient measures to...

Damp and mould can mean big problems for landlords, letting agents and tenants. It can cause stress and even health issues...

It is that time of year again when landlords and letting agents start receiving numerous telephone calls from tenants complaining about...

Landlords have been warned that ignoring damp complaints could put their rental property at risk. The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) says...

With an increasing numbers of rental properties being targeted by gangs of cannabis cultivators looking to house their criminal activities, it...

More than half of tenants that were surveyed claim that they are being forced to live in cold and draughty rental...

Around a third of private rented sector tenants in the UK admit that they are currently subletting their rented accommodation without...

Now is the ideal time of year for landlords to carry out a mid-tenancy inspection of their rental property, according to...

The risk of damage to rental properties heightens in winter – especially if homes are empty, according to the Association of...

A Conservative MP has been widely criticised in the press for saying the proposed law for landlords saying they need to...

Landlords and letting agents of student accommodation are putting their tenants’ lives at risk by failing to fix serious safety hazards,...