Blog: Maintenance

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

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

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

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....

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

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

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?

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...

Landlords can breathe a sigh of relief as plans to introduce energy efficiency targets are axed!

Property Visits

Conducting regular property visits are a crucial part of our fully managed service. At SJM Properties we undertake an initial inspection three months after a tenant has moved in and (provided everything is...

Legislation you need to be aware of pre-move in!

It can be tricky to keep up to date with the ever-changing legislation so please find below a brief checklist of legislation to consider before you can rent your...

Landlord Insurance

Landlords, if you have been keeping up with our blogs, you’ll know we recently explained Rent Guarantee Insurance and the benefits of it but while we are on the subject, we thought it important to...

Causes of Damp and Mould

Did you know that condensation is scarcely a building fault and is actually caused by how we live inside our homes?

Mundane tasks such as washing/drying clothes, taking a bath or shower,...