The lettings market has been plunged into further uncertainty after the Renters Reform Bill received its second reading earlier this month...

After years of uncertainty and delay, the Government has finally unveiled the Renters’ Reform Bill, potentially bringing landmark changes to...

Proactive property maintenance programmes are a game-changer for landlords and tenants alike but this area is often plagued by conflict. From black...

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...

Fancy becoming a landlord or extending your rental portfolio? I can almost hear your laughter but it’s a serious question, despite these worrying...

Long-awaited proposals to create a “fairer private rented sector” have finally been published by the Government, in a weighty 86-page document! In...

Can you cope financially if your tenants default on their rent? With inflation running at the highest level for 40 years and the cost of living...

A Government scheme to help low-income renters struggling during the pandemic appears to be working – coupled with a proactive approach from local...

Short-term lettings are bang-on trend locally – with some declaring Brighton and Hove the Airbnb capital of the UK!

What could be better than letting out your property for a few days, pocketing the fee and then waving goodbye to your hopefully happy guests?

It’s a popular question and one that is frequently asked by both new and experienced landlords.

A recent report issued by The Property Ombudsman threw up some interesting findings and identified where some agents are falling short. You can read more at Are letting agents doing a good enough job for landlords (landlordtoday.co.uk)

Has the Government changed the law to give tenants an automatic right to keep pets?

The short answer may appear to be “yes” but – as always – the devil is in the detail.

Important news for landlords and tenants alike - the Government has revised guidelines for its new mediation service, marking the end of the ban on...

What do you know about Government proposals to reform the private rental system?
Fairly sweeping changes – impacting landlords and tenants alike – were first outlined in the Tories’ 2019 Election Manifesto but inevitably Covid-19 put everything on hold.

Brighton remains the most profitable buy-to-let location in the UK for the second year running, according to CIA Landlords’ recent research published earlier this year.

Our seaside town beat major cities such as London to take the top spot with landlords reportedly making average monthly profits of £570.

Since April 1st, all private landlords in England are required by law to carry out safety checks on electrical installations in rented properties, using a qualified and certified electrician.

We all know the risks of dodgy electrical installations, including shocks and even fire.

Purchasing a rental property? Unsure whether to pay a letting agent or go it alone?
What are the pros and cons – apart from the obvious?

“How do I give notice to my tenants in a fair and even-handed way?”

That’s a question I often get asked and it’s become more complicated during the pandemic.

“You don’t know somebody until you live with them!”

The old saying is very true yet joint letting arrangements are still very popular – particularly in fashionable areas such as Brighton and Hove.