May 2022 - Lettings Market Update
by James TillerSince the Tenant Fee Ban that came into effect in June 2019, we have noted that May has seen less activity than would have been traditionally expected in terms of lettings when many tenants held off moving to avoid having to pay...
April 2022 - Market Comment
by James TillerAll of a sudden, it’s Easter, the year has fully set in and the local property market still seems to the showing the same signs as has been the case for the last twelve months – lack of stock, and rents remaining high (the...
Landlord Horror Stories and how to avoid them!
by James TillerMost landlords will have a horror story or two, and in this video our guest Will Bartley from Frettens Solicitors shares some of those he has come across in his profession. We also talk about the best ways to try and avoid issues...
Important! Right to Rent changes from 6 April
by Matt DilkesYet more changes to the Right to Rent procedures will come in from 6th April as a new code of practice is launched which sees a big shift to online practice. Key information - Biometric cards will no longer be able to be accepted...
Landlords Ltd - Is now the time to incorporate?
by James TillerIn 2021, around 50,000 landlords incorporated their lettings portfolios shifting their properties from personal ownership to a limited company. This is now becoming an increasingly popular way for landlords to streamline their...
Holiday Lettings - What you need to know!
by James TillerHoliday lettings can be a really attractive way of increasing your property income. You can often let short term for more money than you would be able to acheive on a standard letting arrangement, there is less prescribed...
Levelling Up the United Kingdom - What this may mean for landlords
by Matt DilkesThe government released its eagerly anticipated Levelling Up White Paper at the start of February. The wide-ranging paper details various plans to change policies including the private rental sector, but with little detail on how,...
How to upgrade your EPC, and get financial assistance to do so!
by James TillerWe met with Peter Bywater from Ridgewater Energy to offer help on some potential solutions on the pressing matter of rented properties meeting Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. We have covered this topic before through our...
Welcome to 2022! Are you ready for the year ahead?
by Matt DilkesEarly signs have suggested that the demand for rental property locally remains high, this is due to ongoing stock shortages as well as an influx of people relocating for work with the big employers such as JP Morgan. Whether these...
Christmas Opening Hours 2021
by Matt DilkesThe Emergency Out of Hours service will be available to tenants (01202 554470 - Option 3) throughout the Christmas break, and payments will continue over the period but allow for delays for bank holidays. Thank you for your valued...