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Brighton & Hove Property News
Welcome to Brighton and Hove Property News
We are a free and accessible information service for landlords and tenants.
Run by leading local independent lettings agent, Steve Chipp, of Town & Country Property Services, we strive to keep everyone up to speed with all latest developments, both regionally and nationally.
From legal updates to tips for new landlords – and advice and guidance for tenants – we provide the news as it breaks.
Latest News
High hopes for new-look mediation service as eviction ban lifts
Important news for landlords and tenants alike - the Government has revised guidelines for its new mediation service, marking the end of the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions. From June 1st, eviction notice periods - which stood at six months during much of the...
Shaking Up the Rental System – Chance to Have Your Say!
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 Rocks!
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.
Have you got an EICR?
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.
Buying a Rental Property; The pros and cons of a letting agent
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?
Giving Notice
“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.