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Busting the Myths on Letting Agencies
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, it is important to work with a reputable and trustworthy letting agency in order to ensure that your property is in the very best hands. After all, there is a common misconception that letting agencies are only out for...
Why Do Letting Agencies Carry out a Credit Check?
The formalities involved in renting can be time-consuming and it is not uncommon for certain aspects to take a lot longer than others. Letting agencies are often required to carry out certain checks prior to allowing a potential tenant to sign an agreement in order to...
A Basic Guide to Landlord Fees
A landlord has a lot of responsibility for both their property and its tenants, and this pressure can mount with the more properties they decide to put on the rental market. A letting agency takes over all the nitty gritty details that come with being a landlord so...
3 Things to Know When Decorating a Rental Property
It’s only natural that tenants will want to turn a rental house into a home and put their own touch on the place, however decorating is a slippery slope that can have a bad outcome if the correct steps are not put in place beforehand. Here at Empanda Properties, we...
What Does It Mean to be a Guarantor?
There are many hoops to jump through before you will get your hands on the keys to your new rental property, and a credit check is just one of the necessary aspects of the renting process. Although the majority of these investigations are passed with flying colours, a...
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Viewing a Property
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent, there are specific aspects to pay close attention to when it comes to viewing in person. After all, a lot of people find that virtual viewings just aren’t the same. Here at Empanda Properties, we’re quite used to clients turning...
What is the Tenant Fees Act?
It was often considered a risk to put in an application to rent a property many years ago as there were a lot of fees that accompanied the process, and there was no guarantee that these would be refunded if you were unsuccessful. Luckily, this all changed with the...
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Viewing a Property
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent, there are specific aspects to pay close attention to when it comes to viewing in person. After all, a lot of people find that virtual viewings just aren’t the same. Here at Empanda Properties, we’re quite used to clients turning...
The Rules of Renting with a Pet
According to the results of an online survey conducted at the start of 2021, it is estimated that around 59% of the UK population own at least one domestic pet. The current rules state that landlords are allowed to place a ban on receiving applications from pet owners...
The Lowdown on Subletting
As a tenant, you are expected to follow the terms and conditions laid out at the beginning of your tenancy agreement completely and discuss any concerns directly with your landlord or the letting agency. After all, it can be difficult to rent again if you leave a...