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Many landlords take out insurance when they first let a property and then barely look at it again. The policy renews, the premium gets paid, and life moves on, which is understandable. But it’s worth asking whether that policy still reflects your situation, or whether it ever fully covered you in the first place. Standard […]

The Renters’ Rights Act has brought the biggest changes to the private rented sector in decades, including the abolition of Section 21 notices. However, there is one important transitional deadline that many landlords may not be aware of. If you served a Section 21 notice before 1st May 2026 and are still relying on it, […]

Right now, your rental property is probably behaving itself. Tenants are happy, the sun’s out, nothing’s leaking. Enjoy it while it lasts, because it usually won’t last long. The moment the weather turns, so does everyone’s diary. Come October/November, that changes fast. Heating engineers get booked solid. Roofers stop taking new jobs until spring. Electricians […]

As the private rented sector continues to evolve, landlords are facing a steady stream of legislative and regulatory changes. The latest update came into effect on 23 June 2026, with changes to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). While these updates don’t introduce new legal obligations, they do change the way local authorities […]

Just over a week has passed since the Government unveiled plans to modernise the home buying and selling process in England and Wales. As is often the case with major property announcements, reactions were mixed. Some commentators claimed the proposals could transform the moving process, while others questioned whether they would make much difference at […]

Having an offer accepted on your home can feel like the hard part is over. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. While many sales progress smoothly to completion, a significant number fall through before contracts are exchanged. The good news is that many of the common causes can be identified and managed with the […]

Ask almost any experienced estate agent, and they will tell you the same thing: the first two weeks after your property launches are often the most important part of the entire sales process. When your home first appears on property portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla, it is immediately pushed to buyers who have saved […]

Since the mid 2000s, Britain has been told the same bad news housing stories. Young people have been locked out of homeownership. Deposits are impossible to save. Mortgage rules are too strict. And ‘Generation Rent’ is now permanent. According to the narrative by the newspapers, younger generation homeownership has collapsed. Yet quietly, without much fanfare, […]

At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to our local community. That’s why, for every property we sell in SN1, we donate £50 to support Lethbridge Primary School, helping to make a small but meaningful difference where it matters most. This time, there was a need to refresh and uplift their library. […]

Today marks one of the biggest shake-ups the private rented sector has seen in decades. The Renters’ Rights Act officially comes into force, bringing with it a fundamental shift in how landlords operate across England — and that includes right here in Swindon. So, what does it actually mean in practice? The End of “No-Fault” […]

It’s about protecting your investment, staying compliant with ever-changing legislation, and avoiding mistakes that can prove costly over time. Many landlords still make decisions based on the highest rental figure or the lowest fee. Both can be tempting, but neither tells you how well your property will actually be managed once a tenant moves in. […]

The Renters’ Rights Act represents the most significant shift in the private rental sector since the Housing Act of 1988. For landlords, it brings a wave of changem some expected, others less so, but all requiring careful attention. As discussed in our recent webinar: “The Renters’ Rights Act is the biggest change to the private […]