
What are the safety and habitability standards for landlords?
As a landlord, you have a lot of responsibilities. Not only do you have to make sure that your tenants are happy, you also have

Grounds Maintenance Budgeting: How to Allocate Resources Wisely
The start of the financial year is fast approaching, and a new fiscal year brings with it a new budget. If you’re wondering how to

Most common tenant complaints and how to manage them
Being a landlord can be extremely busy and stressful, and despite your efforts to keep on top of things, receiving complaints from your tenants at

How often is a periodic electrical inspection required?
All electronics deteriorate over time, especially those that are in use for long periods of time. That’s why it’s extremely important to have frequent periodic

As a landlord, what maintenance checks do I need to do and when?
As a landlord, it is imperative that you keep on top of your maintenance checks in order to ensure you are compliant with regulations, and

Lawn Care 101: Tips for a Lush and Healthy Green Space
A well-maintained, healthy lawn can enhance your curb appeal, promote the growth of plants and flowers in borders surrounding the grass and encourage wildlife and

The Evolution of Access Control from Traditional Locks to Smart Gating Systems
In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need to worry about securing our houses and deterring criminals. Unfortunately, though, this is not the case, and so

A quick guide on presenting your home for tenant viewings
We all know that first impressions count, especially when trying to advertise your home to potential new tenants. Currently, in the UK there are 13

Seasonal Property Maintenance: How to ensure your properties are well maintained year-round
Making sure that you are on top of your property’s maintenance year round can feel daunting. It is important that your buildings are always aesthetically

How to create a maintenance schedule for rental properties
Being a landlord can be hard work and time consuming. It comes with a lot of responsibility and you need to ensure that each of

How to manage an office relocation
If you think moving house is stressful, then organising an office relocation is a whole different ball game. You have to manage the moving of

The difference between planned and reactive maintenance
We’ve spoken in the past about facilities management strategies and the difference between hard and soft facilities management, but what about planned and reactive maintenance?