Being a landlord is no easy feat, especially when you are burdened with an abundance of recurrent odd jobs that seem to be never ending. As property maintenance specialists, Virtu tackle a variety of jobs, and understand which tasks really irk our landlord clients – here are the top eight odd jobs that landlords love to hate: Jammed Locks Whether your key is stuck and won’t turn, your lock mechanism simply won’t work, or your access fob is faulty – there are plenty of potential errors when it comes to jammed locks. Jammed locks are probably the most urgent issue when it comes to minor maintenance tasks, with tenants needing […]

Having a subcontractor in your contact book can make your life as a landlord and property owner far simpler, especially when it comes to reactive maintenance. They offer reliable professional services to deal with most maintenance issues, and can alleviate the stress on both yourself and your tenants when sudden problems arise. Here’s why you should use a subcontractor for any reactive maintenance problems: What Is Reactive Maintenance? Simply put, reactive maintenance is about quickly and effectively responding to maintenance issues as soon as they occur. Some property problems cannot be predicted or prevented, and these issues require a swift response to reduce any downtime and disruption to your tenants’ […]

Do you own a development that contains vacant units? Or are you a buy-to-let landlord with a property portfolio that is experiencing void periods? If so, you’ve likely experienced the predicament of vacant property maintenance, and wondered if it is even necessary at all. The answer is yes, you do need maintenance for your vacant property, and here’s why! You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know Simply put, you cannot solve problems that you do not know exist. In inhabited properties, you can catch any problems early as you, or your tenant, are constantly observing the surroundings. However, in a vacant unit, any future issues will go unnoticed unless somebody is […]