As a tenant in a new domestic environment naturally you want to make sure that the property you’re living in is safe and that the appliances are working effectively. When it comes to Gas Safety your landlord is responsible for ensuring the security and maintenance of the gas appliances within the home. The primary way
For many people, renting a student house is their first experience of renting a property. Therefore they are often unsure about their exact rights, and the responsibly of their landlords. This can make them vulnerable to being exploited by landlords, whose only purpose is to make as much profit as possible. This article aims to
In only a few short months it will officially be Christmas. Christmas is a great time of year for engaging with family and friends. The festive season brings with it a cheery spirit, presents, the Christmas decorations and of course- a hearty Christmas dinner. It can be tricky to prepare a full course Christmas dinner
Moving into a new property can induce a combination of feelings such as excitement, worry and nervousness. Moving home symbolises a new chapter of your life but without being Gas Safe moving into a new property could put your life at risk. As a tenant it is your legal right to live in safe domestic
Alas the end has come for BBC2’s The Great British Bake Off. The last ten weeks have seen a medley of talented cooks from all different backgrounds making mouth-watering dishes competing for the title of Great British baker and it was last Tuesday that John Whaite former law student and ‘showstopper’ cake extraordinaire was crowned
That’s right. It’s officially Big Energy saving week! And to mark the occasion Fitting a Cooker wish to inform you of the most useful top tips when it comes to saving BIG energy to produce fewer costs for your household. Some tips include: turn your heating thermostat down by one degree use energy efficient light
If you’ve just moved into your new home or you require a new cooking appliance but you’re unsure of which one to choose the process can be very daunting with so many brands and models, the selection is large. Aside from brand names, another consideration to make is whether you wish to purchase a gas cooker or
As winter approaches it is time to get out your woollen jumpers, boots and flu medicine. It is also that time of year to book a boiler service to ensure that you don’t encounter any problems during those chilly winter nights. Servicing gas boilers is one of those jobs that people often fully intend to
As a landlord you are responsible for ensuring that your tenants are safe and all of their appliances are kept in good working order. If you do not fulfill these legal obligations you can be held liable for any issues that occur. The consequences of not fulfilling your obligations can include fines and even in
A recent survey published by the Citizens Advice Bureau discovered that “two thirds of people think their energy bill will be higher this winter – with many living in colder homes than they would like: 62% don’t have the heating on as much, and 18% don’t use some of the rooms in their home in
