SADLA meeting 1st December
Posted on 02. Dec, 2009 by Mark Snape in News
Michelle Salter (the Senior PRS Housing Manager, Sheffield City Council) gave a presentation on the recently agreed standard in HMO’s.
SADLA committee appoints new key roles
Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by Mark Snape in News
The Sadla has divided up some of the key roles that Stuart Simcock undertook. Sue Twomey has taken over the secretary role; George Lee is now the treasurer and Ashley Tate is responsible for membership renewals. The telephone for Sadla has also changed. The number is now 0114 236 1635.
The Gas Safe Register™
Posted on 20. Apr, 2009 by Mark Snape in News
Gas Safe Register is the new hallmark for gas safety in Great Britain. From April 1st 2009, Gas Safe Register replaces CORGI gas registration as the official gas safety body.
To help raise awareness within the letting industry please find provided some useful information taken from the Gas Safe Register website.
When is an EPC not required
Posted on 05. Aug, 2008 by Mark Snape in News
An EPC is only required for habital units which are self contained. If the tenant has a contract with a landlord for the parts of a property they have access to, but not as a whole dwelling then an EPC is not required. This is spelled out in a document recently published by the CLG June 2008. The page referenced by the above are on page 16
Cannabis Factories within Rental Properties in Sheffield
Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Mark Snape in News
Over the last 18 months South Yorkshire Police have recovered well over £6,000,000 worth of Cannabis cultivated within student type landlord owned properties. (20,000 mature plants)
Energy Performance Reports
Posted on 16. Mar, 2008 by Mark Snape in News
From October 2008 all rental properties in England and Wales will be required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) prepared by an accredited Energy Assessor. These will offer opportunities for landlords to differentiate their property from their competitors and gain a distinct marketing advantage.