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Why contractor relationships are as vital as your relationships with tenants
The Renters’ Rights Act has been a stark reminder of how important it is to nurture tenant relationships. With the

What impact would an Autumn interest rate rise have?
Last September, the UK base rate was 4%, having already been cut three times in 2025 before a final cut

What does fewer properties for sale mean for buyers and sellers?
A glut of properties for sale may now be ending, if recent figures prove true, but what impact will that

Why is selective licensing on the rise?
Selective licensing is on the rise – and many landlords aren’t happy since it adds yet more cost. It allows

Cheap EPC fixes ahead of 2030
From 2030 your private rental property must have a minimum Energy Performance Certificate rating of C, unless it’s exempt. The

The outside pests that could devalue your home
When selling your home, it’s not just what’s going on inside that can impact your property’s value. Unwanted guests outside

What does Q1 say about the housing market?
If you are considering buying or selling your property, you may have been holding off, alarmed by the headlines about

Why landlords should consider a letting agent’s managed service
We know that while a rewarding business, being a landlord can also be stressful. With the first phase of implementation

Landlords, are you ready for the RRA deadline?
There is now less than a month until the most radical changes within the Renters’ Rights Act – the end

How to sell quickly in a buyers’ market
The first quarter of 2026 has shown that the housing sector largely remains a buyers’ market. Great news for those

Chain reaction: solving the weakest link
As if buying a property wasn’t stressful enough, the added pressure of a chain collapsing puts even further strain on

EPC deadlines – what to Budget for in 2026
As a landlord, it’s likely you welcomed the January news that the 2028 compliance deadline for new tenancies to meet

An evidence-led guide for reviewing rents
Rent reviews are a crucial part of the letting process to maximise rental income and provide greater certainty to tenants

Why some buyers are choosing certainty over waiting for further rate cuts
For many buyers, the waiting game is one they’ve been playing far too long. Put off by high interest and

New year, new rent rises as landlords count budget cost
The new year marks a perfect opportunity for landlords to reassess their rental budgets and pricing for 2026, which is