The Iles & Jenkin Blog

We Don’t Want Your Business (Well… Not Always) Yes, you read that right. At Iles & Jenkin, we don’t take on just any property or landlord that comes knocking at our door. Surprised? Let us explain. Most letting agents, if...

Thinking of Selling Your Rental in 2025? Here’s Why Hitting Pause Could Be a Better Move. With higher interest rates, rising costs and yet more regulation on the horizon, it’s no surprise many landlords are quietly asking the...

Landlords: Your Deadline Is Set - Here’s What the Renters’ Rights Act Means for You The long-awaited rental reform has finally secured its timetable. The government has confirmed that the first wave of changes under the...

Landlord Licensing: What You Need to Know in Bristol & Weston-Super-Mare If you let property in Bristol or the wider North Somerset region (including Weston-Super-Mare), it’s vital to understand when a licence is required and...

Tenant Damage Beyond the Deposit: A Landlord’s Action Plan As a landlord, one of your responsibilities is to manage the risk of damage caused by tenants. While a tenancy deposit is designed to cover the cost of minor damage or...

The Renters Rights Bill is now the Renters Rights Act – it has been given Royal Assent and is now an Act. This is the most significant shake-up of the rental market in almost 40 years, and it is imperative that the new systems...

We’re Not Just Checking Boxes: Why Property Visits Are About People, Not Paperwork When most landlords think about mid-tenancy property visits, the first words that come to mind are usually compliance, checklists, and risk...

The Hidden Risks of Scented Candles in Rental Properties Scented candles are a popular way to create a cosy, inviting atmosphere. They can make a house feel more like a home and mask everyday smells — but in rental properties,...

Which Type of Landlord Are You? When it comes to being a landlord, there’s no single “right” way to manage your property. Every landlord has their own approach, shaped by budget, experience and priorities. But over the...

Property Visits: Why They’re Essential for Landlords As the rental market becomes increasingly regulated, landlords are under more pressure than ever to stay compliant. Gone are the days when you could take a “wait and see”...