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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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%...

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...

It is just over six weeks to go until the second phase of the Renters Rights Act comes in on 1st May. For many these are the most significant changes of Act, as the day to day business of the Private Rented Sector will look very...

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%...

Following up on last week's update, we wanted to provide further information on what is about to happen and some things to be aware of. Tenant Notice Periods From 1st May, tenants will be able to give two months’ notice at any...