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How to transfer utilities between tenancies
Practical guide for UK landlords on transferring utilities between tenancies. Covers meter readings, council tax, water rates, and void period costs.
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Practical articles on UK landlord compliance and document management.
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New: photograph a certificate and HouseFile files it for you
HouseFile now reads your documents on upload. Photograph a paper gas certificate and it names itself, files itself in your checklist, and sets the renewal reminder.
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Tenant welcome pack: what to include (and what's required)
The documents you must serve by law, plus the practical details that stop the first-week phone calls. A checklist to work through for every new tenancy.
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QR codes for rental properties: how landlords use them
How landlords use QR codes to give tenants instant access to safety certificates, manuals, emergency contacts, and compliance documents at rentals.
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HouseFile stores the certificates for each property and reminds you before they expire. It also records when your tenant opens the documents you share.
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