DAA Residential comments in the London Property Magazine March 2012 -Protecting Your Rental Property during the Cold Spell

1. Read your Tenancy Agreement

Find out what your tenancy agreement requires you to do when leaving a property vacant, as this can make a difference to your liability. Most agreements will include a tenant clause to ensure the tenant takes adequate measures to protect the property from issues like frozen pipes in colder weather.

2. Keep the Heating on low level

Whilst the most effective way of heating a home will vary from property to property, tenants planning extended periods away should always remember to leave heating on at a low level. This will ensure pipes do not freeze. Frozen pipes could lead to fractured pipes with water accessing the property. This could cause damage to the fabric of your building, damage to your personal belongings and possibly damage your neighbour’s property.

3. Secure your property

If you will be away for a period of time over the winter months, make sure your rented home is fully secure before you leave. Simple measures such as ensuring all windows and doors are locked will deter opportunist thieves, while setting a light on a timer within the property can be an effective additional security measure.

Guidance on these issues could reasonably be expected if you were renting through an ARLA licensed agent. They would be aware of your tenancy conditions and would give guidance on insurance requirements.

Dirk Dette

Lettings Consultant, DAA Residential

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Thank you for all your hard work in selling our apartment, you dealt with our situation like the true professional you are. A special thanks to Gaelle who was both charming and professional. Once again thank you and all at daa and may you have a long and prosperous future. J Perrella

David Martin and his team are in a different class from most letting or estate agents. They are true professionals, with the right touch, knowledgeable, experienced, and thorough. David and his team are a genuine pleasure to work with. Tom Owen

The experience has been first class from start to finish. The valuation was accurate, viewings were lined up promptly and efficiently, the advice on responding to the offers was well placed and the nudging along of the final stages of the sales process was also much appreciated. Thank you to you and your team. Ross Gardiner

Thanks. Also I have to say that I am very pleased with the professionalism that you and in general Daa showed me through my tenancy. I wasn't this lucky with my previous agency. I will continue to advise you to my Expat colleagues here at Morgan Stanley. S Marosan

I just wanted to let you know I think your sales team did an excellent job with selling Carronade. I really didn't feel stressed out with the sale and it went very smoothly. I just wanted to let you know that I was very impressed with them. L. Patel

Just a brief note to say thank you for all your hard work in pushing through our two sales. We really appreciated the regular updates often 'out of hours', and your willingness to be involved every step of the way. Eight weeks into our house purchase and still 'camping out' with the in-laws, I wish all estate agents provided such excellent, friendly and proactive service! A and J Westmoreland.

I was impressed once again by their attitude . No hard sales technique,just a professional approach. A sales person who knew what he was talking about and was just very helpful. The whole time ,during the sale, I felt that he cared.All messages were answered with precise accuracy,without delay and a personal approach.I was more than satisfied with the service given by Daa's David Martin. P Tavener

DAA Residential comments in the London Property Magazine March 2012 -Protecting Your Rental Property during the Cold Spell

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