BREAKING: Renters Right Act - Deadlines Set
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on 14th Nov 2025 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
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on 6th Nov 2025 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
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on 6th Nov 2025 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 Becomes Law!
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on 27th Oct 2025 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
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on 17th Oct 2025 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...
Which Type of Landlord Are You?
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on 11th Sep 2025 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
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on 11th Sep 2025 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”...
BREAKING: New Date Set For Renters Reform Bill
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on 22nd Aug 2025 🏡 Renters’ Rights Bill: The Key Decisions Landlords Need to Watch The Renters’ Rights Bill is now in its final stages. From 8 September 2025, it enters what’s known as the “ping-pong stage” — where the Bill bounces...
🏡 Landlords — What’s your plan if your tenant stops paying rent?
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🏡 Landlords — What’s your plan if your tenant stops paying rent? Even the best tenants can face unexpected changes — and suddenly, a smooth tenancy can turn into months of unpaid rent, legal battles, and expensive...
Disrepair Claims: What Every Landlord Needs to Know (and How to Protect Yourself)
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Disrepair Claims: What Every Landlord Needs to Know (and How to Protect Yourself) When a tenant reports an issue and feels it hasn’t been resolved, they may start a formal legal process known as a Disrepair Claim. Whilst this is...