Key points when Letting to Students

June 14, 2011 By
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Key points when Letting to Students You will need to think about supplying the following •  Durable furnishings •  Heavy duty carpets in darker colours •  Reliable appliances and white goods   •  Washable covers and curtains  •  2 bathrooms for 4+ sharing •  Combi Boiler hot water and central heating •  Outside space  to park bicycles! •… Read More

Filed Under: Houses Of Multiple Occupation HMO's

Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

June 11, 2011 By

HHSRS is the set method of assessing housing standards. The new Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) looks at whether a house in poor condition is likely to damage the occupants health. This is slightly different to the old ‘fitness standard’ which looked more at issues to do with the building. Under the new… Read More

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Warning to Student Landlords

June 7, 2011 By

Warning to Student Landlords Here at Student Rooms Letting and Management we have experienced some situations where Students who on having applied for private rental accommodation and have provided proof of student status have been refused Council Tax exemption. This has specific impact on the Council Tax status of your property. Not enough hours The… Read More

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HMO’s Legal Requirements

May 16, 2011 By
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HMO’s LEGAL REQUIREMENTS From April 2006 (Under the Housing Act 2004) all local authorities have set up mandatory licensing schemes for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) . At present, only HMOs which comprise:- · three storeys or more · and are occupied by five or more persons · who comprise two or more households will… Read More

Filed Under: Houses Of Multiple Occupation HMO's, The Market