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...
Should I renew my tenancy agreement?
By The SJM Properties Team 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
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...
Love where you live!
By The SJM Properties Team Love where you live!
The spring season is upon us which means it is a beautiful time for some scenic spring walks! If you are currently living in Taunton or thinking about moving nearby, here...
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...