by Rizwan Osman on 5th October 2020
Being a landlord brings a lot of responsibility – ensuring your tenants have a safe and compliant home to live in, for one. Following the law about gas safety is one of your most important duties as a landlord. Fail to get it right, and you could be putting your tenants’ lives at risk. You could also face prosecution and a heavy fine or even a prison sentence.
Staying within the law around Read more…
by Rizwan Osman on 7th September 2020
Landlords are responsible for most repairs and maintenance in a rental home. Since a change in the law in March 2019, they must also ensure the property is fit to live in throughout the tenancy. Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
Landlords are obliged to carry out repairs once they have been informed about them by tenants BUT there are some things which may not be required to Read more…
by Rizwan Osman on 6th July 2020
It may seem counterintuitive, but selling a house is an expensive business. It is not simply a case of naming your price and taking the cash.
However, with some advance planning and preparation, you can make sure you have set aside sufficient money to fund the cost of selling your property. Here is a lowdown of the main financial outlays you can expect in incur so you can avoid any nasty Read more…
by Rizwan Osman on 29th November 2019
Dampness, condensation and mould are a common problem, especially in older properties, and therefore a common complaint for tenants. In this article, landlords can find out more about what damage damp and mould can do, how to prevent it, and whose responsibility it is to deal with it.
What is damp? Damp is the presence of excess moisture in a property. A common cause of damp is Read more…
by Rizwan Osman on 2nd August 2019
With its quirky cocktail bars, gastro food options and eclectic range of stalls, multi-award-winning Tooting Market is a great place for night out - or to pick up a bargain during the day.
Close to Tooting Broadway station, Tooting’s indoor market has been operating from the site for more than 80 years. But recent improvements, alongside efforts to attract a diverse range of stallholders, Read more…
by Rizwan Osman on 17th April 2019
We will be closing as usual on 6pm on Thursday 18th April and we will be closed over the Easter weekend.
We will reopen again on Tuesday 23rd April at 9:30am.
For emergency maintenance requests during this period please call our office number -
020 8767 0022
An automated message will have our emergency number. For all non urgent requests please use our maintenance reporting system Read more…
by Rizwan Osman on 21st December 2018
We are closed from Friday 21st December at 18.00 & will re-open on Wednesday 2nd January at 09.30.
Everyone at Credential would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year.