Temple Homes

Temple Homes Changing the perception of an industry, by offering a quality service to tenants and landlords.

Property management is the core of our business, however, we really view ourselves as an asset management company in light of the significant value of the properties that are placed in our care. Our philosophy is to offer a high-level customer service and show transparency with our tenants, as this ensures that the assets we manage are well looked after by those making their homes within them. Thi

s philosophy allows us to offer an ethically minded service to our tenants whilst ensuring that our landlords have some of the best maintained rental properties in Bristol.

🏡Exciting News: Temple Homes Joins Forces with Bristol Property Centre!🏡We're thrilled to share some big news with our v...
06/10/2023

🏡Exciting News: Temple Homes Joins Forces with Bristol Property Centre!🏡

We're thrilled to share some big news with our valued customers and partners. Temple Homes has officially become a part of Bristol Property Centre (BPC), marking the start of an exciting new chapter in our journey.

⭐️Smooth Transition for All: Rest assured, this change won't disrupt your experience with Temple Homes. All our dedicated staff are now based at the BPC offices located at 14 Chandos Road, Redland. We've already begun reaching out to our customers, and it's business as usual. You can continue to expect the same exceptional level of service you've come to know and trust.

⭐️A Message from Our Founder, Steve Mueller: Nine years ago, I founded Temple Homes with a vision of prioritizing care and respect for both our tenants and landlords above all else. I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved, and I'm delighted that our company is now joining forces with an independent firm that shares our core values. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our landlords, tenants, and our exceptional staff and contractors who've been part of our journey since our inception in 2014. Your support has been invaluable.

⭐️A Warm Welcome from Ashley Day, Director of Bristol Property Centre: We are truly excited to welcome the Temple Homes team and portfolio into the BPC family. Temple Homes has built a stellar reputation for its commitment to customer service, and this perfectly aligns with our company's ethos. We're looking forward to collaborating with all our landlords and tenants to ensure a seamless transition.

⭐️Questions or Concerns? If you have any questions or need further information about this exciting development, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ashley Day at [email protected] or give us a call at 0117 9073577. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're here to assist you every step of the way.
Thank you for your continued trust in Temple Homes and BPC. We're committed to delivering excellence in property management and customer service, and we're excited about the bright future ahead as part of the BPC family.

It’s two words that all property owners fear: Japanese Knotw**d. ⁠Once you've identified Japanese Knotw**d, you will nee...
08/09/2021

It’s two words that all property owners fear: Japanese Knotw**d. ⁠

Once you've identified Japanese Knotw**d, you will need to treat it as it can damage property. Allowing it to spread into the wild can also face a fine of up to £5000 or a 2 year prison sentence.⁠

Luckily, there are a few ways to treat it:⁠

⁠🍃 Using w**d killer, although this takes some time, and you won’t know if it’s been effective until Spring.⁠

🍃Digging up the knotw**d and, as it is classed as controlled waste, disposing of it at a specialist landfill sites. ⁠

🍃You can dig it up and bury it, but it must be 5m deep and at the same site it was taken from.

Have you ever had Japanese Knotw**d in your property? Let us know your stories below!

Do the words ‘wear and tear’ fill you with a certain feeling of dread?It's the time of year when a lot of tenancies end ...
01/09/2021

Do the words ‘wear and tear’ fill you with a certain feeling of dread?

It's the time of year when a lot of tenancies end and many landlords wonder what their property will look like upon return. It can sometimes be hard to differentiate between simple wear and tear and actual damage.

There are factors that can affect the amount of wear and tear that a property will see:

·The quality of your property – an already worn carpet will wear quicker than a newer one, and more recently refurbished properties with higher quality fittings will wear longer than those with poorer fittings. The old saying, “buy nice or buy twice” rings true here.
·The length of a tenancy – you will see more wear and tear in the inventory of a 5-year tenancy than a 1-year tenancy.
· The number of tenants in the property – a family of 5, or student group of 7 will produce more wear and tear than a couple or someone living alone.
·Age of the tenants – families with young children are more likely to produce more wear and tear in rental properties than parties without children.

There is no legal definition of ‘wear and tear’ but it relates to the general deterioration of fixtures, fittings, and furniture that will happen as a result of everyday living over a period of time.

It is wise to keep the above factors in mind when determining what would count as acceptable wear and tear and what would be damage to the property, and therefore require a deduction from the tenant’s deposit.

Did you know that Government figures from a survey in 2018/2019 showed that 1 in 10 do not have a working smoke alarm?Th...
27/08/2021

Did you know that Government figures from a survey in 2018/2019 showed that 1 in 10 do not have a working smoke alarm?

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Regulations (2015) states that landlords are required to have at least one smoke alarm installed on each floor of the property.

Carbon monoxide alarms should also be installed in any room used as living accommodation where solid fuel is burned.

Incorrect placing of alarms caused 45% of failures in alarms, with missing or faulty batteries making up 20%.

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms should be affixed to the ceiling in a place where the air will circulate, with the latter being 1-3 metres away from the solid fuel burning appliance.

At Temple Homes, we can organise the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to avoid you being fined for non-compliance. Just contact us for an informal chat about how we can ensure your property is legally compliant.

Did you know that HMOs have greater health and safety risks to tenants than comparable single occupancy dwellings? Brist...
25/08/2021

Did you know that HMOs have greater health and safety risks to tenants than comparable single occupancy dwellings?

Bristol City Council has recently updated its fire safety regulations for HMO rental properties in its area.

In a HMO of up to 6 people, the council require all rooms leading to the escape route to be a fire door, with kitchen doors being a 20-minute or 30-minute fire door.

A fire door should:
·Be made of solid timber, with a label confirming it meets fire door regulations.
·Have an intumescent seal around the edges of the door, and cold smoke seals.
·Have a frame that is manufactured to the same standard as the door.
·Close on its own.
·Have at least 3 rigidly fixed hinges, and suitable handles and locks.

Did you know about these updated fire safety regulations? Don't hesitate to contact us for an informal chat about how we can ensure you reap the benefits of your HMOs without any of the stress.

Confused by the different types of deposits in rentals? We wouldn't be surprised! Even seasoned renters and portfolio la...
23/08/2021

Confused by the different types of deposits in rentals? We wouldn't be surprised! Even seasoned renters and portfolio landlords get jargon mixed up sometimes, so we're here to help.

First up: holding deposits! Holding deposits are used to secure the property and are paid pending referencing that needs to be conducted.

Currently, a holding deposit cannot be more than 1 week’s rent and will be returned to the tenant after referencing has been completed.

The other type of deposit is a security deposit. These deposits – sometimes called a tenancy deposit – are used by landlords to cover any expenses caused by damage to the property at the end of the tenancy.

They cannot be more than the equivalent of 5 weeks' rent and must be protected with a Deposit Protection Scheme within 30 days.

And there you have it- the difference between holding deposits and security deposits! Once you’ve wrapped your head around the jargon, it’s relatively easy to understand the differences, what each deposit is used for, and how to follow the law surrounding both, protecting both tenants and landlords.

Whether you’re in the midst of renovating your latest buy-to-let, or in doing work in between tenancies, we’re here with...
20/08/2021

Whether you’re in the midst of renovating your latest buy-to-let, or in doing work in between tenancies, we’re here with a few pointers of how to modernise your property, however outdated it may be. ⁠

☀️ Change curtains for blinds.⁠
Blinds are far sleeker than curtains and there are many options on the market to suit your property’s aesthetic.

🛁Mix up the bathroom and kitchen.⁠
New taps, cupboard handles, and shower heads can really change a room.

💡Make it more energy efficient.⁠
Changing windows for double glazed, and getting a new boiler will be good points to mention in a listing because who doesn’t want cheaper energy bills?

🔨Renovate, renovate, renovate.⁠
Got a pokey kitchen and a huge living area? Knock down some walls to make the socialising space that dreams are made of. Even adding a downstairs loo can make a huge difference!

🖌️A lick of paint goes a long way!⁠
Yellowing paint can age a property immensely and turn off young professionals or couples who want somewhere more modern.

At Temple Homes, we can organise the renovation of your property to maximise your yields without any of the hassle. Have you used any of these tips to update your properties? Let us know below 👇🏻

Many landlords shy away from self-employed tenants...But, in reality, they're as easy to reference as those on a payroll...
18/08/2021

Many landlords shy away from self-employed tenants...

But, in reality, they're as easy to reference as those on a payroll. Instead of obtaining a reference from their employer, landlords instead can obtain proof of earnings via:

- A reference from their accountant.
- The previous year's tax return.
- Bank statements if they haven't been self-employed for very long.
- Or, you could ask for a U.K.-based guarantor as a backup.

Did you know how to prove affordability for self-employed tenants? At Temple Homes, we can conduct referencing on your behalf, enabling you to reap the benefits of your assets without any of the stress.

💡 Did you know? 💡Despite the pandemic, 39% of students chose to live in accommodation provided by a private landlord at ...
09/08/2021

💡 Did you know? 💡
Despite the pandemic, 39% of students chose to live in accommodation provided by a private landlord at the beginning of the 2020/21 academic year.

They make up a large percentage of renters in the U.K. and there is always a high demand for student properties, making being a student landlord more appealing. ⁠

Here are a few tips on being a student landlord:

·On average, students live 21 minutes from campus, so it is wise to invest in areas closer to the university buildings.
·Student properties are let slightly differently. Even though tenants move in July/August, properties are advertised on the market from January, as students look for accommodation once back from the Christmas break.
·Advertise where students will look. The vast majority look online so be on the usual websites like Rightmove, Zoopla, and On The Market.
·Conduct thorough check-in and check-out inventories to reduce deposit disputes.

Do you think being a student landlord could work for you? Contact Temple Homes for an informal chat so we can help you to maximise the potential of your asset.

Sub-letting is when an existing tenant rents out all or parts of their home to someone else who pays the tenant rather t...
06/08/2021

Sub-letting is when an existing tenant rents out all or parts of their home to someone else who pays the tenant rather than the landlord.⁠

It can be a stressful time for landlords who experience it. The best way to avoid sub-letting in your property is to take steps to prevent it from happening in the first place.

This includes:

·Putting a clause in the tenancy agreement that states that sub-letting cannot take place.

·Carrying out regular inspections of the property, which will act as a deterrent.

·Having a good relationship with the neighbours who may report seeing another person move in.

·Maintaining a good, mutually respectful relationship with the tenants so they can notify their landlord if there are any financial worries and work to resolve them.

·Conducting thorough tenant referencing checks with past landlords to ensure they have not sublet before.

Are you a landlord that has experienced sub-letting in your property? At Temple Homes Property LTD, we maintain mutually respectful relationships with our tenants and conduct 3 inspections a year at our properties to ensure they are being well cared for.

Does this sound like something you're interested in? Contact us for a friendly chat about how we can look after your greatest asset.

🏝️ Did you know that landlords who live abroad for 6 months or more per year are classed as 'non resident landlords' by ...
04/08/2021

🏝️ Did you know that landlords who live abroad for 6 months or more per year are classed as 'non resident landlords' by HM Revenue Customs?

🏝️ This means landlords will be subject to taxation under the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme.⁠
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🏝️ If you have a Letting Agent, they will deduct the tax from your rental income and pay HMRC every quarter on your behalf.⁠
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🏝️If you're a self-managed overseas landlord, tenants paying over £100 a week must deduct the tax from the rent and pay it on the landlord's behalf.⁠
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🏝️If you would like to receive your gross rent, complete the NRL1i form on the Government website as well as a Self-Assessment Tax Return declaring your income and tax will be deducted if need be. ⁠
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🏝️Overseas landlords must also provide a U.K. address for tenants to send notices to under Section 48 of the Landlord and Tenant Act. A Letting Agent can act as this address on your behalf if you are under a managed plan. ⁠
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Are you a confused landlord? We wouldn't be surprised! If you have any questions just send us a DM.

Rent can be a tricky subject to tackle. As Brits, we often try to avoid talking about money but at Temple Homes, we are ...
30/07/2021

Rent can be a tricky subject to tackle. As Brits, we often try to avoid talking about money but at Temple Homes, we are biting the bullet, taking one for the team, and have taken it upon ourselves to discuss rent increases.

Trying to work out how much to fairly increase rent by can be tricky so if you use a lettings agent, it will be worth asking them for advice as they will know how much other, similar properties are increasing their rent by.

When you can increase your rent depends on the type of tenancy you have:
·A periodic tenancy that rolls month-by-month cannot have the rent increased more than once a year without the tenant’s agreement.
·For a fixed term tenancy, the rent can only be upped when the fixed term tenancy ends.
·If you’d like the option to increase rent during the tenancy, you may only do so if you have a rent review clause in the tenancy agreement that outlines that you may up the rent during the fixed term contract.

If you would like help with valuing your home for a rent increase, do not hesitate to contact us for a chat about how to make your assets work best for you.

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