Frost's blog

Sam has worked with Frost's for over 15 years and has a wealth of Industry knowledge, all gained within the local area.  Like all our Senior Property Managers she is MARLA qualified; an industry qualification demonstrating an understanding of regulations and practices relating the residental lettings.

When a tenancy comes to an end, one issue more than any other causes disagreements. Surprisingly, it is not pet damage or unpaid rent that take the number one spot.  Read our article to find out which issue is the number one cause of disagreements.

Great news for buyers with the introduction of a 5% mortgage deposit scheme, offering a 95% mortgage loan on properties valued up to £600,000.

We are often asked by our Landlords what are the obligations of the landlord in terms of repairs, so we thought it would be useful to give you a quick overview of Section 11 of Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 legislation and how we interpret this.

After listening to both landlord and tenant feedback, we have decided to launch a dedicated maintenance reporting tool.  Using an industry leading solution we will be able to better deal with tenant enquiries and cut down on easy maintenance fixes that don’t require a contractor visit.  Read more here.

With the first day of spring only a month away, there is no better time to focus on staging your property to rent.  If you want to add value to the property you are putting on the market to let, or are trying to find your perfect tenant more quickly, then a revamp is always a great thing to do!  Here are some simple tips for staging your property ready to let. 

It seems more and more common that tenants now have pets as part of their family, but their difficulty is in finding rented accommodation that allows their furry friend.  Should you allow pets in your property?

Landlords of properties throughout England must check that someone has the right to rent before letting them a property. Your basic obligation to carry out checks on tenants to confirm that they have the legal right to live in the UK has not changed, however the process around documentation has been simplified.

Over summer a new Electrical Safety Regulation was put into force requiring landlords to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a person who is qualified and competent, at least every 5 years.

As of 29th August, the notice period for a landlord wishing to evict a tenant in England has been extended to six months. This means landlords must now give tenants six months’ notice before they can evict until March 2021.

Thinking of buying your first home? Take a look at our comprehensive guide, filled with useful hints and tips to prepare you for every stage of the process. 

The English spring has finally sprung, buds are bursting, birds are filling St Albans and Harpenden parks and woodlands. Getting out more for a spring stroll around St Albans and Harpenden is a must. Visiting local areas on foot is a great way to get to know a place especially if you are thinking of moving to the area.