Preparing for the Renters Rights Act - What do I need to do?
by James Tiller
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...
What do letting agents do for their monthly management fee?
by James Tiller
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...
Renters Rights Act: Implementation Further Questions Answered
by James Tiller
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...
Renters Rights Act: First steps - 27 December 2025
by James Tiller
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 early changes reflect the additional powers granted to Local Housing Authorities...
Warm Homes Plan & EPCs
by James Tiller
It's time to recycle the EPC videos and blog posts.........
How the Renters’ Rights Act could affect your rental income
by James Tiller
on 29th Jan 2026 What would you do if your tenant stopped paying? From 1st May 2026, some of the most significant changes under the Renters’ Rights Act will come into force. All tenancy agreements will transition to Assured Periodic Tenancies,...
Pre-Renters Rights Act Lettings Market Comment
by James Tiller
on 13th Mar 2026 Since Q3 in 2025, we have seen a decline in the number of lettings applicants and stock. Based on year on year data from Rightmove we have seen the local market stock levels decrease by around 30%, and more worryingly around 60%...
Ministry of Justice release Q4 2025 figures - Possession claims already taking longer.
by James Tiller
on 2nd Mar 2026 We posted a few weeks ago about the importance of Rent Protection insurance after the Renters Rights Act comes in. While we expect the impact to affect everyone, even now the courts are feeling the pressure, and may well increase...
