‘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....
How the Labour Government Could Affect the Rental Market
By The SJM Properties Team 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
By The SJM Properties Team 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
By The SJM Properties Team 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?
By The SJM Properties Team 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
By The SJM Properties Team 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
By The SJM Properties Team 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...
Deposit Protection Scheme
By The SJM Properties Team 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
By The SJM Properties Team 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?
Right to Rent Checks
By The SJM Properties Team Right to Rent Checks
By law it is a responsibility of the letting agent or landlord to check an applicant's right to rent before granting them a tenancy, failure to do so could result...