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As a landlord, one of the issues you may face is that the property you own has a damp or mould problem. Damp is one of the more common issues to affect homes and even newer property can experience it. But who is responsible for what between the landlord and tenant? What is damp? Damp…
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Buying your first home is a big step and very exciting. You find a home that you can afford, has the features you want and is in the location you love. But there is talk about a damp problem, or maybe you have been recommended to have the house checked for damp. Here are the…
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When you mention structural wall strengthening, people often think of something like subsidence remedies or structural work after a landslip, but often, strengthening walls is much less catastrophic. It is done to make the walls of a property more secure, so how is it done? What are wall ties? The key element used in structural…
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When a home emergency happens, homeowners often feel out of control. Instead of being able to control the situation, they are left reacting to what is going on around them. If you want to take a responsive instead of a reactive role, you need to plan ahead and understand the dangers that lurk around your…
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There is something instantly recognisable and unpleasant about the smell of damp. Then there’s the fact that it indicates a problem in the house that none of us wants to have to handle. But if you do notice you have that damp basement smell around the house, it is important to take steps to handle…
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Under new rules that come into force this month, tenants are now able to sue landlords for cold or damp in the properties they are living in. Under the new rules, if a property owner doesn’t carry out the necessary repairs or maintenance, then the occupant has the option to take them to court. And…
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Damp is a common problem in basements when water seeps through the brickwork and into the internal areas. It can also impact the whole building as the damp spreads and so too do conditions such as black mould – which can cause poor health and respiratory problems for people living in the property. That’s why…
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Problems with cracked walls are always a big worry for homeowners. Not only does it look an unsightly, but it is possibly a problem structurally and letting water into the property, which could lead to damp problems. That’s why it is important to investigate and understand these problems as soon as they become apparent. One…
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When you own a property, you want it to be as energy efficient as possible. When you live in it, you want to keep your bills down for gas and electricity. When you rent it out, you want it to rate highly as this helps to maximise the rent you can charge and keeps tenants…
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