The SJM Properties Blog

‘Wear and Tear’ Explained

When it comes to deposit deductions, understanding the boundaries of "wear and tear" versus "damage" is crucial for both landlords and tenants....

How the Labour Government Could Affect the Rental Market

The rental market is a dynamic landscape, heavily influenced by political shifts and government policies. With the Labour Party often advocating for...

Renting - The Do’s and Don’ts

With the Taunton rental market still busy as ever, it is easy for applicants to feel pressured to make snap decisions on properties or to forget to complete necessary admin once moved...

Summer Holidays with Children

The summer holidays are fast approaching which, for many parents means 6 weeks of entertaining small children, so aside from the beaches... please find below a list of 10 places...

How Can Landlords Adapt to Changing Regulations?

UK regulations are constantly changing and with the new Renters Reforms underway, now more than ever is it essential landlords take a proactive approach and here...

Preparing to Vacate Your Property

If you are soon to be vacating your rental property, please follow the list below to ensure a smooth checkout!

Thorough Cleaning

It is essential that the...

Referencing

Tenant referencing is the process that checks an applicant's suitability for a property. At SJM Properties, this check is performed through Rightmove and generally takes...

Should I renew my tenancy agreement?

It is optional for tenancy agreements to be renewed at the end of a tenant's fixed term notice period.

The main advantage of...

Deposit Protection Scheme

The Deposit Protection Scheme or otherwise referred to as the DPS, is a government approved and insured scheme used to safely look after tenants' deposits...

Guarantor’s Explained

What is a guarantor? 
A guarantor for renting is someone that agrees to pay the rent should the tenant be unable to afford to.

Who can be a guarantor?