Winter is coming
By The SJM Properties Team on 29th Oct 2025,
Winter is Coming – Tips to Prepare Your Home for the Cold Weather
As winter approaches, we want to ensure that our tenants are comfortable, safe, and prepared during...
Pest Control
By The SJM Properties Team Pest Control
In UK lettings, responsibility for pest control can depend on various factors, including the terms of the tenancy agreement, the nature of the pest problem, and whether the...
‘Wear and Tear’ Explained
By The SJM Properties Team ‘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....
The Importance of Reporting Maintenance Issues
By The SJM Properties Team The Importance of Reporting Maintenance Issues
Tenants, it is paramount that maintenance issues do not go unreported and are brought to our attention promptly once identified. This enables us to take quick and...
Inventories Explained
By The SJM Properties Team Inventories Explained
If you are an applicant thinking of renting a property through a letting agent, an inventory is a crucial document that will be sent to you on your move in day....
Tenancy Liability Insurance
By The SJM Properties Team Tenants Liability Insurance
What is tenants liability insurance?
Tenants liability insurance is a type of cover created for renters. Insurance of this nature offers accidental cover for fixtures, fittings...
How to Prepare your Property for Winter
By The SJM Properties Team How to Prepare your Property for Winter
The cold weather is on its way and the Christmas wrapping paper is already in the shops! Therefore, we have put together a small list of things you can do to prepare and...
Bleeding your radiator
By The SJM Properties Team Bleeding your radiator
How to tell if your radiator needs bleeding:
Have you noticed you aren’t getting as much heat from your radiators as normal? To touch does your radiator feel warm...
Have you got a boiler problem?
By The SJM Properties Team Have you got a boiler problem?
Perhaps you are having an issue with your heating or hot water, maybe they are not working as efficiently as you would like? This could be a sign of low pressure so always check the water...
Energy Efficiency Targets are Axed!
By The SJM Properties Team Landlords can breathe a sigh of relief as plans to introduce energy efficiency targets are axed!
