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It is widely expected that the Government will be relaxing lockdown rules over the coming weeks. This blog considers the actions employers and landlords need to take to prepare for staff returning to work. Your staff may be feeling nervous so the following suggestions will give them peace of mind that their well-being is a prime concern.
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 »
Pest control is a common problem in property management. It may not be a pleasant subject but as a landlord or property manager it is something that can’t be swept under the carpet. If a property shows signs of unwelcome guests it is important they are dealt with as soon as possible, preferably by an expert in that particular field. In this blog we discuss some of the issues often found in the UK and how best to deal with them. 
In its earliest days GMC’s business model concentrated on taking vacant, repossessed properties and making them safe, habitable and fit for purpose to resell in the shortest time possible. This makes us experts in understanding what vacant properties require both in terms of maintaining property values and complying with insurance requirements. In this blog we share our insider advice.
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 »