Blog: Taunton

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.

Welcoming a new tenant can be exciting for landlords, but it also requires careful preparation to ensure a smooth transition.

A well-prepared property makes a great first impression and can set the tone for a...

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...

Is the rental market running hot or cold, and what can we expect in the coming year? 

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Property experts often advise sellers to style their home before they put it on the market.

Go the extra mile with presentation, and buyers will be impressed by what they see and smell, or so the theory goes.
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Did you know that a blaze is seven times more likely to start in a rental property than in a home occupied by the owner?*

It's a shocking statistic that underlines the need for landlords to prioritise fire...

A good letting agent can make a world of difference for both landlords and tenants.

Here are ten things a top-notch letting agent does to provide outstanding service:

1. Tenant Vetting and Screening
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If you feel totally at home in your rental property, you may daydream about buying it from your landlord.

So, what issues come into play when you want to buy the property that you’re renting? Let’s take a look.

There’s no room for complacency when it comes to dealing with insects in a rental property.

What can start as a minor inconvenience can quickly become a major issue, especially as summer is breeding season.