September 2025 – Page 2 – Nest in Essex

September 2025

Help, My Tenants Have Locked Themselves Out. What Should I Do?

Around 5.6 million keys of all types are lost every single year.* Here's some advice for landlords on minimising the headaches caused when tenants lose their keys or lock themselves out.   Beware self-locking locks   Locks which automatically lock when the door is closed (or the wind blows it shut) are a common reason for getting locked out. When you're changing locks, it may be a good idea...

Retirement Apartments: What Buyers and Their Families Should Consider

Downsizing into a purpose-built retirement apartment or flat is something that many older homeowners ponder. Here are some things to consider if you, or a friend or relative, are looking into buying in a retirement development.   What do retirement apartments offer?   Retirement apartments, which are part of a purpose-built retirement development, are found in many towns and cities now....

What is Gas Safety Week, and What Landlords Should Know About It

Gas safety should be a number one priority for all landlords. Gas Safety Week 2025, which runs from 8 to 14 September, is a good time to make sure your properties are 100% gas safe.   What is Gas Safety Week?   Gas Safety Week is a publicity campaign run by industry body Gas Safe Register.   One of its aims is to encourage everyone – landlords, tenants and homeowners alike – to...

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