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Is there anything I can do to speed up the completion process?

Is there anything I can do to speed up the completion process?

Can I achieve a higher rent by furnishing my property?

Can I achieve a higher rent by furnishing my property?

I've had my offer accepted, how long should I expect the completion process to take?

I've had my offer accepted, how long should I expect the completion process to take?

I've had an offer accepted, but I'm now having doubts. Is it too late to pull out?

I've had an offer accepted, but I'm now having doubts. Is it too late to pull out?

Will I be responsible for any utility payments or council tax payments whilst my property is let?

Will I be responsible for any utility payments or council tax payments whilst my property is let?

How will i know if my furnishings meet the required resistance standards

How will i know if my furnishings meet the required resistance standards

I've heard that I no longer need to pay stamp duty. Is this correct?

I've heard that I no longer need to pay stamp duty. Is this correct?

What general trends should I consider when purchasing?

What general trends should I consider when purchasing?

What is stamp duty and why do I need to pay it?

What is stamp duty and why do I need to pay it?

How do most buy to let investors raise finance?

How do most buy to let investors raise finance?

I've seen my dream home on the market, what can i do to secure it as soon as possible?

I've seen my dream home on the market, what can i do to secure it as soon as possible?

Where should I purchace an investment property?

Where should I purchace an investment property?

What are the extra costs involved in purchasing a property

What are the extra costs involved in purchasing a property

Why should I consider buy to let property

Why should I consider buy to let property

What type of buy to let property should I consider

What type of buy to let property should I consider

House prices seem to fluctuate on a frequent basis. How do I know when it is the right time to buy a property?

House prices seem to fluctuate on a frequent basis. How do I know when it is the right time to buy a property?

What does the new Government mean for HIP’s

What does the new Government mean for HIP’s

What happens if I've exchanged contracts but someone else in the chain pulls out?

What happens if I've exchanged contracts but someone else in the chain pulls out?

A front window has been broken by an unknown third party. Whose responsibility is it to repair this?

A front window has been broken by an unknown third party. Whose responsibility is it to repair this?

I've had lot's of viewings but no offers - should i drop the price?

I've had lot's of viewings but no offers - should i drop the price?

If my lettings agent won't reply to my calls or emails, where do I stand?

If my lettings agent won't reply to my calls or emails, where do I stand?

Do I have to have a mortgage in place before i can make an offer on a property

Do I have to have a mortgage in place before i can make an offer on a property

What impact does the news that the bank is putting quantitative easing on hold have on the property market?

What impact does the news that the bank is putting quantitative easing on hold have on the property market?

At the start of the tenancy I went through the inventory and pointed out several issues to be addressed. Weeks later nothing has happened. What course of action can I take?

At the start of the tenancy I went through the inventory and pointed out several issues to be addressed. Weeks later nothing has happened. What course of action can I take?

Is there a particular time of year that is best to sell a property?

Is there a particular time of year that is best to sell a property?

I have a joint tenancy, but now my housemate can't pay their share of the rent. Am I liable for it?

I have a joint tenancy, but now my housemate can't pay their share of the rent. Am I liable for it?

The Halifax house price survey showed a small increase in house prices for january 2010 - What does the NAEA think to the survey results?

The Halifax house price survey showed a small increase in house prices for january 2010 - What does the NAEA think to the survey results?

I've moved into my new home and information on the HIP looks to be inaccurate - whats my recourse?

I've moved into my new home and information on the HIP looks to be inaccurate - whats my recourse?

The tenancy has ended but I don't agree with the deductions from my deposit.  Anything I can do?

The tenancy has ended but I don't agree with the deductions from my deposit. Anything I can do?

I've rented a property but can't afford the rent. Can I rent out a room?

I've rented a property but can't afford the rent. Can I rent out a room?

How do I value my property?

How do I value my property?

I'm at the end of my tenancy and I'd like to stay on - can i renegotiate?

I'm at the end of my tenancy and I'd like to stay on - can i renegotiate?

I've bought an apartment and the landlord wants to increase the service charge; do I have any recourse?

I've bought an apartment and the landlord wants to increase the service charge; do I have any recourse?

I found someone who wants to buy my property do I still need to pay the estate agent?

I found someone who wants to buy my property do I still need to pay the estate agent?

I've Lost My Job And Wont Be Able To Make This Months Rent

I've Lost My Job And Wont Be Able To Make This Months Rent

I've exchanged contracts but I have to pull out. What happens?

I've exchanged contracts but I have to pull out. What happens?

Can you explain the different types of Estate Agency contracts

Can you explain the different types of Estate Agency contracts

Do I have recourse if the landlord won't repair problems in my rented property?

Do I have recourse if the landlord won't repair problems in my rented property?

I've just bought a house which is still under it's 10 yr new build warranty; can i still claim under it?

I've just bought a house which is still under it's 10 yr new build warranty; can i still claim under it?

On completion day, what time can i pick up the keys?

On completion day, what time can i pick up the keys?

My landlord wants to increase my rent. Is there a limit to how much it can be increased by?

My landlord wants to increase my rent. Is there a limit to how much it can be increased by?

I rented my property when I was single. My partner wants to move in now; are there any issues?

I rented my property when I was single. My partner wants to move in now; are there any issues?

What are my landlord's or letting agent's rights to enter my rented property?

What are my landlord's or letting agent's rights to enter my rented property?



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Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)

On 6th April 2007 national legislation came in to effect regarding residential Tenancy Deposits and the way they are to be handled. Three approved schemes were launched: the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), the Deposit Protection Scheme (The DPS) & Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd (TDSL). It became mandatory that, if you secure a Tenancy Deposit after this date, then it must be registered with one of these schemes. Heavy penalties have been put in place to ensure that Landlords and Agents adhere to this.

Detailed guidelines have also been introduced regarding deductions. Any Landlord or Agent wishing to make deductions at the end of a tenancy must provide an exact list of what is being deducted, why and proof that this was the tenants’ fault.

It has therefore become a strong recommendation, but not yet a legal requirement, that all Landlords obtain a professional inventory before any tenancy is allowed to commence. Timelines have also been set for the return of deposits.

Where an agreement regarding deductions cannot be reached an ICE, or Independent Case Examiner, must be involved. They will examine the case from both sides, reviewing any evidence available, and will rule on this basis. Their decision is final and must be adhered to by both parties.

base are proud to be members of the TDS and were entitled to join as regulated agents. As a result, since 6th April, we have been asked to retain most of the Tenancy Deposits by our Landlords which is a service we offer free of charge. We will take care of all applicable paperwork and will register the deposit supplying both Tenants and Landlords with a Certificate of Registration once complete. base must point out that, as a condition of TDS, the deposit must remain with base, in its designated Tenancy Deposit Account, for the duration of the tenancy.

For further information regarding TDS and how base can help contact our lettings & management team.




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