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September 2020 – Covid19 update
Face coverings will become mandatory in indoor public places across Wales from 14 September We can confirm that My Place Properties are taking measures to protect our staff and clients Office appointments; Attending our office will be strictly by appointment only so...
read moreJULY UPDATE – COVID19
Coronavirus update - July 2020 We can confirm that My Place Properties are taking measures to protect our staff and clients. We would like to encourage our clients and tenants, should you have any questions or need to get in touch with us, that you do so by email or...
read moreMy Place Properties – Company announcement
* Company announcement * Due to the expansion and re-focus of our head office in Tywyn, our office in Dolgellau will be closed for business from Thursday 4th July 2019. We will continue to maintain our presence in Dolgellau with a view to opening an alternative...
read moreLegislation Changes for 2018/2019
Legislation Changes for 2018/2019 There are so many changes coming to the lettings industry, we thought it would be useful to provide a brief overview of both the confirmed and proposed changes for 2018/2019. It’s not exhaustive and may be subject to change during the...
read moreRight to Rent Checks for UK Landlords & Letting Agents – Immigration Act 2014
Right to Rent Checks for UK Landlords & Letting Agents What is the ‘Right to Rent’? From the 1st February 2016 the Government have introduced a Law in accordance with the - which requires all Landlords of private rental accommodation to carry out Right to Rent checks...
read moreA guide to Fire Safety & Carbon Monoxide
A Tenant's & Landlord's Guide To Fire Safety / Carbon Monoxide Do you know what to do when an alarm sounds? Unless it is absolutely clear that it is a false alarm, every fire alarm or carbon monoxide (or gas alarm, if present) sounding should be taken as a serious...
read moreAvoid Frozen Water Pipes – Don’t crack up wrap up!
Avoid Frozen Water Pipes - Don’t crack up wrap up! Damage caused by freezing water and leaking or "escaping" water from tanks, pipes, or heating systems is covered as standard under most contents and buildings insurance policies. Damage to the pipe itself is also...
read moreCarbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide What causes carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced when fuels like gas, oil, coal and wood don’t fully burn. In the home there are several appliances which can potentially cause a carbon monoxide leak. These include: Boilers Fires (gas and...
read moreOur new office is open!
Our new office is open! We’re very pleased and proud to announce that our Tywyn Office has officially opened. We endeavour to offer the same professional & friendly service at our Tywyn office. This expansion will allow us to provide a service that we feel will be...
read more2018 EPC Regulation
After what seemed to be an eternity of uncertainty, the 2018 EPC regulation changes have been finalised. From the 1st April 2018, there will be a requirement for any properties rented out in the private rented sector to normally have an energy performance rating of E...
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