By Dan Mottram, Operations Director, Hawes Property Services The private rental sector is entering one of its biggest periods of change in decades. The newly passed Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (formerly the Renters’ Reform Bill) brings major updates designed to make renting fairer, safer, and more secure for tenants, while placing new obligations on landlords and property managers. If you own or manage residential or commercial rental property, it is essential to understand wha

When a property is well-maintained, tenants often overlook safety concerns. But behind the scenes, landlords and managing agents have a legal and moral duty to keep buildings safe, compliant, and habitable. Failing to meet these responsibilities can have devastating consequences: costly fines, reputational damage, and in the worst cases, serious injury or loss of life. In this short blog, we’ll explore the hidden dangers of property neglect, outline the key areas of Health &

When a boiler breaks down in the middle of winter, or a pipe bursts at 2am, it isn’t just inconvenient - it’s expensive, disruptive, and damaging to tenant relationships. These emergencies highlight a simple truth in property management: reactive maintenance is a cost trap, and preventive maintenance is the way out. In this article, we’ll explore the difference between the two approaches, why reactive maintenance costs far more than you might think, and how landlords and mana

When the lights go out, your emergency lighting is what guides people safely out of the building. It is not something most people think about day to day, but in an emergency it can make the difference between a safe evacuation and chaos. That is why regular emergency lighting testing is not optional. It is a legal requirement.   The Legal and Compliance Obligations In the UK, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on employers, landlords and managing ag

Running a business is about much more than the products or services you deliver. Behind the scenes, your buildings, systems, and safety measures need to operate seamlessly – not just for day-to-day efficiency, but to meet legal, health and safety, and regulatory requirements . That’s where a complete facilities management partner can make all the difference. At Hawes Services we support businesses across the commercial, retail and manufacturing sectors . We go beyond cleaning

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