Everything Landlords Need to Know About Boilers
By The team @ Eden May on 29th Sep 2025According to one survey, boiler breakdowns surge by 50% in October.* Here are some tips for avoiding headaches and hassles if your rental has a gas boiler.
Is your boiler due for a service?
As a landlord...
The TikTok Hack Taunton Landlords Need to Know About
By The team @ Eden May on 22nd Sep 2025A popular DIY hack promoted on social media as a ‘renter-friendly upgrade’ is causing costly repair bills.
Search ‘renter-friendly hacks’ on TikTok and you’ll find endless videos on low-cost ways to customise...
The Most Common Mistakes First-Time Renters Make: Advice for New Tenants in Taunton
By The team @ Eden May on 15th Sep 2025If you’re new to renting, here’s some advice that will help get your tenancy off to a good start and avoid future disputes.
Searching for a property to rent can be daunting, especially if you’re a first-time...
Lost Keys? Locked Out? Advice for Taunton Landlords
By The team @ Eden May on 8th Sep 2025Around 5.6 million keys of all types are lost every single year.* Here's some advice for landlords on minimising the headaches caused when tenants lose their keys or lock themselves out.
Beware self-locking locks
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Gas Safety Week 2025: Tips for Taunton Landlords
By The team @ Eden May on 1st Sep 2025Gas safety should be a number one priority for all landlords. Gas Safety Week 2025, which runs from 8 to 14 September, is a good time to make sure your properties are 100% gas safe.
What is Gas Safety Week?
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The Clock’s Ticking: Why Landlords Should Prepare for Making Tax Digital Now
By The team @ Eden May on 25th Aug 2025Some landlords will have to change the way they file their tax returns from April next year. Read on to find out if you will be affected.
Here’s a friendly reminder that changes in the way HMRC expects the...
How Should Taunton Landlords React to the Electric Vehicle Boom?
By The team @ Eden May on 18th Aug 2025There are now 1.3 million electric vehicles on UK roads, with numbers rising 38% over the last year alone.* Here’s what landlords need to know about the demand for electric vehicle charging.
Do you need to fit an EV...
Tenant Complaints: An Action Plan for Taunton Landlords
By The team @ Eden May on 11th Aug 2025Even good landlords with good tenants sometimes receive complaints. Here are some top tips for handling any complaints you might receive quickly and easily.
What do tenants complain about most?
According to...
Survey Reveals the Truth Behind ‘Landlord Exodus’ Claims
By The team @ Eden May on 4th Aug 2025A new survey pours cold water on the claim that landlords are abandoning the private rental sector in droves.
The press loves a dramatic headline, don’t they?
Back in December, one national newspaper ran this...
Smoke Alarm Testing: How to Stay Safe in Your Taunton Rental
By The team @ Eden May on 28th Jul 2025How often do you test your smoke alarm? If you're like most Brits, the answer is probably not regularly enough.
House fires can be devastating, destroying property and in some cases even causing loss of life.
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