How to Protect Your Taunton Rental Property from Fire
By Jayne O'Brien on 21st Aug 2024Did you know that a blaze is seven times more likely to start in a rental property than in a home occupied by the owner?*
It's a shocking statistic that underlines the need for landlords to prioritise fire...
How Letting Agents in Taunton Support Landlords and Tenants
By Jayne O'Brien on 7th Aug 2024A good letting agent can make a world of difference for both landlords and tenants.
Here are ten things a top-notch letting agent does to provide outstanding service:
1. Tenant Vetting and Screening
A...
Buying Your Taunton Rental from Your Landlord
By Jayne O'Brien on 31st Jul 2024If you feel totally at home in your rental property, you may daydream about buying it from your landlord.
So, what issues come into play when you want to buy the property that you’re renting? Let’s take a look.
...The Pests to Look Out for at Your Taunton Rental Property
By Jayne O'Brien on 24th Jul 2024There’s no room for complacency when it comes to dealing with insects in a rental property.
What can start as a minor inconvenience can quickly become a major issue, especially as summer is breeding season.
...How Does The General Election In July 2024 Affect Taunton House Prices?
By The team @ Eden May on 23rd May 2024The recent announcement by the British Prime Minister regarding the next general election set to take place in early July 2024 has inevitably stirred discussions about its potential impact on the Taunton property market....
Are tenants responsible for dealing with pest infestations?
By The team @ Eden May on 16th May 2024As a tenant renting in Taunton, you may be wondering "what do I do if I discover a pest infestation in my rented property?"
Is it your responsibility to handle the problem?
Or is your landlord expected to deal...
How to fix damp in my Taunton property
By The team @ Eden May on 16th May 2024For many property owners, the question of how do I get rid of damp can cause concern. This is because damp can potentially cause structural damage to a property, and it can also have health implications for residents....
Is mould in a rental property a landlord's responsibility?
By The team @ Eden May on 16th May 2024Over the past couple of decades, rental accommodation in Taunton has greatly improved, however mould in rented property is still an issue plaguing landlords and tenants alike. One of the biggest problems is that responsibility...
How to handle a nuisance tenant in Taunton
By The team @ Eden May on 16th May 2024Whether it’s noise complaints from the neighbours or something more serious like always paying late, a nuisance tenant is, well, a nuisance!
Despite this, there are some things you can do to effectively handle a...
Should I let tenants keep a pet?
By The team @ Eden May on 1st May 2024Data circulating the property industry provides a clear message – landlords don't like tenants keeping a pet.
Data from gov.uk states that only 7% of UK rentals advertise...