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Property inspections for vacant premises

 Commercial property maintenance, Facilities management, Landlord Property Services, Property maintenance, Uncategorized, Vacant property maintenance
Apr 092020
 

APRIL 2020 PROPERTY INSPECTIONS FOR VACANT PREMISES

Have you been affected by the coronavirus pandemic? Perhaps your office or factory staff have been furloughed and your premises are now vacant. Are you sure you are complying with your insurance correctly if the building is vacant for a long period? To meet your due diligence obligations, regular property inspections can be the perfect solution you are looking for. The frequency and detail of the inspection can be tailor made to suit the particular standards your insurance company demands.

GMC are experts in understanding what vacant properties require both in terms of maintaining property values and complying with insurance requirements. In these challenging and unpredictable times compliance with your building’s insurance requirements may not be a top priority, but here’s why it should be. Continue reading »

Spring cleaning – all you need to know

 Facilities management, Holiday let property services, Landlord Property Services, Property maintenance, Relocation Property Services, Uncategorized
Mar 012019
 

Now that spring is finally on its way it is time for all you landlords and property managers out there to carry out a thorough spring clean of your property portfolios. This benefits you by maintaining your property investment. It also benefits the tenant as deep cleaning helps to reduce germs and remove dust from the home creating a healthier and more comfortable environment. Spring cleaning also gives the perfect opportunity to identify any other maintenance issues that may need attending to. This blog shares our property spring cleaning advice.
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Preparing your property for winter

 Holiday let property services, Landlord Property Services, Property maintenance, Relocation Property Services, Uncategorized, winter proofing
Oct 012018
 

With the long hot days of summer now a distant memory, it is time to look towards the winter and make sure your property is ready for it. Winter proofing your property is simpler than you might think. Here we discuss the benefits of being prepared for whatever the winter throws at you.


Now is the time to carry out some essential maintenance to prevent serious problems later down the line. Many winter-related disasters could be prevented with a little forward planning in the autumn. Wind, rain and freezing temperatures all take their toll on the exterior of properties so dealing with any known issues now is the best approach to avoid problems later on. A few maintenance jobs in the autumn can ward off the need for extensive (and expensive!) repairs later on.  Continue reading »

LETTING YOUR PROPERTY TO STUDENTS

 Landlord Property Services, Property maintenance, Relocation Property Services, Uncategorized
Sep 032018
 

Rental Property

Letting to students can be an excellent option for landlords.

What are the advantages?
You can be sure of a high demand and long rental periods resulting in high yields especially in the North. Manchester, for example has the biggest student population in Europe so you can be sure that demand will outstrip supply. Landlords have a guaranteed market that is predictable whatever is happening in the economy.
What should I consider?
Properties tend to suffer more wear and tear when let to students, and as a result you are likely to spend more on maintenance at the end of the tenancy than you would with a traditional let. In addition, most students will expect properties to be fully furnished. You are likely to be letting to shared occupants (ie not a family group) so you will need to comply with rules around House in Multiple Occupations (HMO’s)
How can GMC help you?
It’s approaching the time of year when students start going back to university. With it comes the challenge of keeping student houses and halls of residence well maintained without creating extra work for yourself or your facilities management team. To help you we’ve put together our top maintenance tips for letting properties to students. Continue reading »

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