As a property manager, it is your responsibility to prevent rent debt and ensure your tenants can comfortably afford to rent the property. If you fail to do so, this could result in complications. So, how can you reduce the risk of rent arrears? Keep reading for our top tips on how to adopt stricter tenant approval processes to reduce the risk of rent arrears. Photo by chris robert on…
If you’re an HMO landlord, you need to provide excellent building security to increase the value of your properties, increase tenant satisfaction, and prevent damage or theft on your premises that could cost you money. So, how do you protect your spaces as an HMO landlord? Read on for the top building security trends for your building that you must adopt to protect yourself and the tenants under your roof.…
Are you looking for a fast way to sell your property? Taking the traditional path of hiring an estate agent to put your house on the market might take months before you find an adequate buyer. Therefore, homeowners who are obliged to sell their properties as quickly as possible are advised to waste no time working with an estate agent but hire a cash home buying company instead. There is…
Central Housing Group recognised in the Parliamentary Review Every year The Parliamentary Review spring launch brings together the most creative and inspiring voices across business, industry, education and the public sector to share insight, encourage best practice and help organisations confront the challenges of an ever-changing political landscape. Co-chaired by Lord Blunkett and Lord Pickles, The Review features commentary from senior politicians and journalists. Success for businesses of any size…
Central Housing Group recently attended the Guaranteed Rent Scheme Hillingdon Landlord Forum on the evening of 20th November 2018 which was held at LB Hillingdon, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. We were attending at the invitation of Jessica Alomankeh, Projects Manager of the London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS) and we welcomed the opportunity to speak to many Hillingdon landlords who attended as well as Hillingdon Council housing officers.…
One of our founding Directors, Romesh Muthiah recently wrote a comprehensive review about Enfield Councils Direct Let scheme that they offer to landlords letting their residential properties in the LB Enfield. The overview looks at both the pros’ and cons of letting through this scheme offered by Enfield Council to local landlords. The article has been featured in the ‘Comment’ section on the ‘London Property Licensing’ website. See the link…
Around 90 per cent of social housing tenants on the Government’s new Universal Credit benefits system are currently behind with their rent because of the way the scheme is structured, a new report by housing providers has revealed. The research, conducted by two housing industry groups, found that a built-in seven-week wait for tenants before they could receive their first payment meant that nearly everyone on the scheme goes straight…
We were delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist in the 2014/15 Landlord and Letting Awards for best ‘Customer Service’ category. As a finalist we were invited to the awards gala dinner held at Stareton Hall, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on the 26th November 2014. The awards were hosted by Tommie Walsh, who after working as a builder, went on to appear in BBC Television gardening programme ‘Ground Force’ and subsequently…
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