Blog: Property-information

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...

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...

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? 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...

🏡 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...

⚖️ New Rules for Landlords Who Want to Move In Themselves The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to bring sweeping changes to the private rented sector - and one of the key areas affected is when a landlord wants to move back into...

🏡 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) 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...