The lettings market has been plunged into further uncertainty after the Renters Reform Bill received its second reading earlier this month (October), with plans to ban "no-fault" evictions placed on hold. The Government announced that no decision would be made,...

After years of uncertainty and delay, the Government has finally unveiled the Renters’ Reform Bill, potentially bringing landmark changes to England's rental sector. In fairness, the pandemic delayed the proposed legislation, first outlined in 2019, but the...

Proactive property maintenance programmes are a game-changer for landlords and tenants alike but this area is often plagued by conflict. From black mould to faulty heating systems, issues can quickly spiral, creating health and safety issues and triggering...

A New Year doesn’t always herald new beginnings! Will the rental property market level out in 2023 or continue its meteoric rise? While I’d love to have a crystal ball, it’s fair to predict that Brighton and Hove is likely to remain a good, long-term choice for rental...

Fancy becoming a landlord or extending your rental portfolio? I can almost hear your laughter but it’s a serious question, despite these worrying times. Demand for rental property is at record levels, with at least 20 would-be tenants often competing for homes as soon...

Long-awaited proposals to create a “fairer private rented sector” have finally been published by the Government, in a weighty 86-page document! In the biggest industry shake-up since 2004, the White Paper sets out policy proposals that will pave the way for what will...