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Shorter days, falling leaves, and the beginning of colder weather all signify the arrival of autumn. Whether you love it or loathe it, adding a few nice touches to your home can make you feel more connected or, if you prefer, insulated from it. Here are a few tips to give you a head start, so you are ready for its arrival.
Warm up your home with textiles
Throw a few cushions down or add a throw to your sofa and snuggle up to a cosier way of life with a variety of sumptuous materials. Whether you love wool, velvet, or leather, you can make comfort appear aesthetically appealing, which will freshen up your rooms. Warm colours, when the fire is lit, will warm you from the inside out. Luxury can become a feeling that can make your living spaces seem wonderful, so take some time to make the most of your surroundings.
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Under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), the tenant's deposit is legally safeguarded by one of three government-approved tenancy deposit protection (TDP) schemes. Whether you're a landlord or a tenant, here's everything you should know about deposit protection.
What is Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP)?
TDP schemes were introduced under the Housing Act 2004 and became mandatory for all Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England and Wales starting from April 2007. These schemes ensure that tenants' deposits are protected and returned at the end of the tenancy, provided the terms of the tenancy agreement are met, and there are no disputes.
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Moving house doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, by planning ahead and taking tactical steps, you can get started on your next chapter with a clean slate and a well-organised home.
Here are some essential tips to help you save money and streamline your move.
Book promptly
When it comes to moving, timing is crucial. One of the best ways to save money is by booking your moving services well in advance as this gives you time to compare rates. Many moving companies also offer discounts for OAPs, key workers, and armed forces, so don’t forget to check if you’re eligible.
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Having your offer accepted on a home is an achievement worth celebrating; but the hard work isn’t over yet. In fact, it’s just begun. As soon as a home is sold, it will be listed as ‘SSTC’, so let’s take a look at what this means and what comes next.
What does SSTC stand for?
‘SSTC’ means that the home has been ‘sold subject to contract’. The seller has accepted the offer, but the agreement is not yet legally binding. While a home is listed as SSTC, the buyer and seller are in the conveyancing process and this label will remain unchanged until the deal becomes legally binding. Until the point of exchange of contracts, both the seller and buyer can pull out of the sale without any legal repercussions.
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As you will be aware, the renters right bill was published on Wednesday giving details of a new tenancy regime in England. It covers a wide range of issues that are prevalent to the rental sector with the main headlines being:
The removal of fixed term tenancy agreements – this will entail all new tenancies being a periodic tenancy with tenants able to stay in their home until they decide to end the tenancy by giving 2 months’ notice.
The removal of no-fault evictions (section 21 notice) - this will remove the ability for a landlord to simply evict a tenant without good reason and give tenants more security of being evicted from their home.
