2019 has seen a lot of changes to landlord/letting laws and legislation and now more than ever it is imperative that you’re up to speed with them or else risk tighter punishments. The changes have caused some controversy and certainly mixed reactions and whilst further changes maybe on the way now is the time to ensure you know everything that’s changed this year.

We all know winter is a pretty miserable time, the weather is against us and after the excitement of Christmas there’s not much to look forward to other than summer. Winter also tends to exasperate existing issues, cracks and leaks worsen and we put our boilers through their paces. Winter is also the worse time for condensation which also means issues such as damp and mould plague our homes.

EnviroVent has welcomed the recent report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the Royal College of Physicians which demonstrates that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries.

Many of us would do anything for our pets. Depending on how spoiled they are, they sleep in our beds, welcome us home each day. However, if you are finding that you wake up with red eyes and a running nose every time you fall asleep cuddling Fluffy, you might need to consider whether you have a pet allergy.

Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas. It is formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. Radioactive elements decay and emit radiation. Any exposure to this type of radiation is a risk to health - radiation is a form of energy and can cause damage in living tissues increasing the risk of cancer in both humans and animals.

Damp and mould are a perennial concern for homeowners, landlords and property managers. Damp can also be a costly affair, constantly having to paint over unsightly marks or wasting money on products that just don't work. So save money and fit a permanent solution that eliminates the problem for good.

If there’s one place you need an extractor fan, it’s a bathroom even a quick two-minute shower can leave the room dripping with steam and condensation. Furthermore, over time if this excess moisture is not extracted and ventilated properly, more severe issues like damp and mould will appear. However, how do you know when it’s time to replace an extractor fan, could it just be dirty, or do you need an entirely new unit?

EnviroVent, one of the UK’s leading ventilation manufacturers, is celebrating its CPD (Continuous Professional Development) course: Ventilation Strategies & Best Practice Compliance becoming CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) accredited.

The term ‘rogue landlord’ is widely understood in the lettings industry to describe a landlord who knowingly flouts their obligations by renting out unsafe and substandard accommodation to tenants, many of whom may be vulnerable. With today’s fast paced lifestyle and access to social media it’s now easier than ever to get a bad reputation.