Armun Peeroozee, Director Hillson

Void periods are an unavoidable part of property management, but they can also be one of the highest-risk times in a property’s lifecycle. An empty property is more vulnerable to maintenance issues, security concerns and insurance complications than one that is occupied. For letting agents, regular vacant property reports provide reassurance that a property remains [...]

Every landlord expects maintenance costs, but the most expensive repairs are often those that start as relatively minor problems. A small leak beneath a sink, a blocked gutter or the first signs of condensation can quickly develop into significant damage if left unnoticed. For letting agents, routine property visits provide an opportunity to identify these [...]

Routine property visits are only as valuable as the report they produce. While visiting a property allows letting agents to assess its condition, it is the periodic property report that creates a permanent record of what was observed, what action may be required and how the property has been managed throughout the tenancy. As the [...]

The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act is reshaping the private rented sector. As its provisions continue to be introduced, alongside wider reforms such as the Decent Homes Standard, letting agents are under greater pressure than ever to demonstrate that the homes they manage are safe, well maintained and professionally overseen. One of the most [...]