Block Maintenance during Winter
23rd December 2020
We have recently written about simple winter checks you can do for your property, but how can you prepare your block for winter? As both property and block managers, Seraph can help tenants, landlords, residents and leaseholders to prepare for winter in any home Having a Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP) Seraph would always recommend that […]
Consultation open for Energy Performance upgrades in the Private Rented Sector
22nd December 2020
There is currently a consultation open in regards to the government’s commitment to upgrade homes in the private rented sector (PRS) to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C by 2030, where it is practical, cost-effective and affordable. The consultation is to set out some policy proposals in order to help achieve this commitment. […]
NRLA Wales Manifesto 2021
20th December 2020
The National Residential Landlords Association is a recent merger in which our MD, Douglas Haig is the Director for Wales. Douglas Haig comments on the recent NRLA Manifesto “The importance of the private rented sector within Wales is talked about by the Welsh Government but rarely has it delivered changes to genuinely support landlords to […]
Winter checks for your property
10th December 2020
Our winter checklist is for any landlords, tenants, or homeowners to help tackle the most common issues we experience over the winter period. We suggest these checks are done to help minimise maintenance disruptions over the festive period and to ensure your home is safe if you are going away. 1. Check your boiler Most […]
First tenant approved for Tenant Loan Scheme
16th November 2020
Seraph Property Management is delighted to have helped the first tenant to be awarded the Tenant Saver Loan through one of the credit unions. One of our tenants has suffered the misfortune of Covid-19 and as a result, has been struggling to pay rent since the start of the pandemic. Our specialised rent arrears department […]
Changes to HMO Licensing in Swansea areas
10th November 2020
An additional HMO Licensing scheme for the Castle, Uplands and the St Thomas areas of Swansea has been agreed by Swansea council on 4th November 2020 with the licensing policy taking effect from 15th February 2021. The additional HMO licensing will continue in the Castle and Uplands wards for a further five years and St […]
Building Safety Funding in Wales
3rd November 2020
The Welsh Government have published an open letter to developers in Wales, regarding high-rise properties. The Housing Minister, Julie James, addresses those concerns of leaseholders who do not feel confident their home is safe, worried about potential building defects and the consequential effect this could have on the broader, fire safety risks. They highlight that […]
Pets in a Leasehold Property
30th October 2020
As block managing agents, this is a frequently debated topic for leasehold properties and it’s no surprise as to why – as 50% of UK adults own a pet, with 26% having a dog and 24% having a cat. However, having a pet can affect residential living especially those in a leasehold property. How to […]
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