Blog: Somerset

The last few years have been challenging for some landlords. But don’t rush into a decision about the future of your buy-to-let until you’ve read this.

It’s fair to say that developments in recent years have...

Tenants can stand out in the competitive lettings market by being ‘rent ready’ before looking for a new place to live.

With an average of 21 people vying for each rental that comes on the market*, competition in...

Want to enjoy a safe and stress-free Christmas without an emergency call from your tenants? Then, run through this helpful checklist.

Christmas is just a few weeks away, but don't put your feet up yet if you're a...

If you’re a landlord, the deadline for filing your 2023-2024 income tax return is fast approaching. Here are some important things you need to know.

When to file your tax return

Self-employed landlords...

Now the dust has settled on the Budget, let’s look at what it might mean for landlords and buy-to-let investors.

The overall themes behind the Budget, according to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, were economic stability...

Have you ever wondered how some landlords seem to run successful portfolios and others don’t seem to crack the rental property puzzle?

In our experience, we’ve seen what the best do that the rest don’t.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is a big news story in the property rental world right now.

And there are lots of myths and inaccurate information being punted around.

In this article, we’ll give you...

After months of fevered speculation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her autumn Budget next week (Wednesday 30 October).

As the announcement could have important implications for landlords, let’s consider what...

Cuckooing is a heartless crime that puts your tenant’s wellbeing at risk and leaves you, as the landlord, facing an array of legal issues.

So, if you own a rental property, here’s what you need to know.

First-time buyers might be getting older, but when it comes to landlords, it’s a different story.

A new survey* has found that in the past nine years, there’s been a drop in the average age of landlords in the...