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The Decent Homes Standard & Renters’ Rights Act 2025: A Guide for Bournemouth Landlords The private rented sector (PRS) is facing its most significant transformation in over three decades. With the Renters’ Rights Act 2025...

For many established landlords in Bournemouth, the decision to introduce a letting agent to manage your property isn’t just about convenience — it’s about protecting and enhancing returns. One of the key metrics landlords...

Winter can be a challenging time for some rental properties, especially across Bournemouth, Winton, Boscombe and Charminster, where heavy rain and coastal weather can quickly expose hidden issues. For landlords, preparation is...

While the bulk of the Renters Rights Act will come into effect from 1st May 2026, some parts are coming into play from 27 December 2025. These parts reflect the additional powers that Local Housing Authorities (LHAs) with stronger...

The Renters Rights Act will see swathes of changes affecting landlords, tenants and agents in Bournemouth, Poole and around the country. This brings lots for us all to learn and prepare for. As members of ARLA Propertymark we are...

The most important thing for now is to be aware of the changes and how they may affect your current tenancies and your plans moving forward. Essentially, any contracts with tenancies starting after 1 May 2026 will be affected by...

One area of the Renters’ Rights Act bringing that is raising many eyebrows amongst landlords is pet requests. If you’re letting a property in Bournemouth, you’ll want to understand exactly what’s changing — and what...

End of fixed term assured short hold tenancies: Essential Guide for Renters & Landlords From 1 May 2026, the private rented sector in England will see one of the biggest changes in decades: Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) —...

What is Section 21 and how was it used? A Section 21 also known as “no-fault” eviction allows a landlord to regain possession of their property by giving the tenant at least two months’ written notice. Unlike other eviction...

In a time where purses are tightening, it's sometimes good to understand what value your letting agent brings for your management fee. Especially with the increasingly tricky legislation, and the up coming changes brought about...