If you are living in student accommodation or are renting a property, knowing what to do about condensation can be complex.

Kitchens are one of the biggest sources of condensation in the home, with multiple different activities contributing to the release of moisture that can build up in the air and result in condensation forming on windows and other surfaces to cause damp.

Condensation is often thought of as a problem during the cooler months of the year, however as moisture in the air is always present, it can occur at any time.

In some homes, condensation can build up to high levels and cause damp to form leading to mould growth that can be damaging to your health.

If you are a tenant, your landlord will be responsible for property maintenance, but you should be careful about condensation as it can lead to damp and mould.

The steam released during a bath or shower will form condensation that can, contribute to the build up of damp and even mould on your walls.

As the last memories of summer stay etched on our photos and social media updates, the nights have already got colder. The UK has seen a serious drop in temperature since the end of August, and condensation has already been a key thing to force us to admit it could be time to put another later on.

Bungalows and flats have all rooms on the same floor making it difficult to circulate the air, which can lead to condensation. In this article we discuss the problems with controlling the flow of air in flats and bungalows and the best ways to combat condensation.

If you are a social landlord and want to ensure you are maximising profits and protecting your investment, we can help. As we strive to make our properties more energy efficient by keeping in the heat, we are losing fresh air and ventilation in our homes. Poor ventilation coupled with condensation and moisture can mean mould and damp problems, creating issues that could affect the health of your tenants and the value of your property. In this post, we look at why it is so important for social landlords to continually review the ventilation and energy systems in their properties, in order to maximise their profits, and minimise their problems.

Many tenants tend to ignore the early signs of condensation and never mention it to their landlord until the problem has exacerbated, causing mould to spread across your walls, windows and ceilings. Despite the problem lingering for months beforehand the tenant then expects you to solve the problem in a timely manner and completely redecorate the damage that has been done.