The Unexpected Realities of Letting Agency Life (And Why Good Letting Agents Are Worth More Than You Think)
4 minute read posted by The Iles & Jenkin Team
on 10th Feb 2026 The Unexpected Realities of Letting Agency Life (And Why Good Letting Agents Are Worth More Than You Think) From the outside, many people assume letting agents spend their days arranging viewings, sending emails, collecting rent,...
Why Landlords Should Consider a Rent Review Before the Renters’ Rights Act Takes Effect on 1 May
4 minute read posted by The Iles & Jenkin Team
on 10th Feb 2026 Why Landlords Should Consider a Rent Review Before the Renters’ Rights Act Takes Effect on 1 May The upcoming Renters’ Rights Act represents the most significant reform to the private rented sector in a generation. While the...
North Somerset Lettings Market in 2025: Rents, Demand, Supply & What It Means for Landlords
5 minute read posted by The Iles & Jenkin Team
on 14th Jan 2026 North Somerset Lettings Market in 2025: Rents, Demand, Supply & What It Means for Landlords If you let (or plan to let) property in North Somerset - whether that’s Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Portishead, Nailsea, Yatton or the...
Winter Home Tips for Tenants: How to Prepare Your Property and Avoid Common Cold-Weather Problems
5 minute read posted by The Iles & Jenkin Team
on 11th Dec 2025 Winter Home Tips for Tenants: How to Prepare Your Property and Avoid Common Cold-Weather Problems Winter is just around the corner, and as temperatures drop, rental homes can face a few seasonal challenges. A little preparation...
Are All Letting Agents the Same? Here’s Why the Answer Is “Absolutely Not.”
4 minute read posted by The Iles & Jenkin Team
on 11th Dec 2025 Are All Letting Agents the Same? Here’s Why the Answer Is “Absolutely Not.” Recently, we asked AI to generate a list of qualities landlords should look for in a reputable letting agent. The results were sensible -...
We Don’t Want Your Business (Well… Not Always)
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
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.
8 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
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...
Which Type of Landlord Are You?
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
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...
Tenancies Now Lasting Over 1,000 Days on Average – What This Means for Landlords
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Tenancies Now Lasting Over 1,000 Days on Average – What This Means for Landlords Published July 2025 | Iles & Jenkin A new report by The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has revealed that the average UK tenancy length has...
Rent Affordability – What It Means for Landlords in 2025
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Rent Affordability – What It Means for Landlords in 2025 Rents have continued to rise across the UK in 2024, but so has the financial pressure on tenants. As a landlord, understanding rent affordability is crucial—not just for...

