Blog: Rent

Most tenancies that end up ‘nightmarish’ don’t start badly.

It’s a bit like a suspense film. Everything seems fine at first. The tenant looks great. The property is in good shape. The paperwork is signed....

Few things unsettle landlords more than a steady stream of complaints from a neighbour about a tenant.

These can be around things like noise, inconsiderate parking, and rubbish. Or the catch-all ‘Anti-social...

Renting your first home is exciting, but it’s not just about picking up the keys and unpacking boxes. There are a few key points to consider before signing on the dotted line.

This article will help you feel...

From 27 December 2025, local housing authorities in England can use new powers introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 to help them investigate potential breaches of housing law in the private rented sector.

These...

The first week of a new year is a good time to pause, take stock and think about the future.

For landlords, one of the most important questions heading into 2026 is a familiar one.

“Is the rent on my property...

The start of a new year is often when landlords take stock, not in a dramatic, overhaul-everything way, but with a quieter realisation that this year (2025) frequently felt harder than it needed to be.

More rules,...

With Christmas around the corner, everything slows down a little.

Emails tail off, work diaries ease, and for a short while at least, the urgency of the year steps back a bit.

It’s a great time to pause,...

It’s Cyber Monday (December 1st).

And if you didn’t already know, it is a major online shopping event offering big discounts, launched after Black Friday and focused entirely on digital deals and promotions.

Knowing when to refurbish your rental property isn’t about following a calendar — it’s about following the money.

Because the right refurb, done at the right time, can be one of the most profitable decisions a...

A popular DIY hack promoted on social media as a ‘renter-friendly upgrade’ is causing costly repair bills.

Search ‘renter-friendly hacks’ on TikTok and you’ll find endless videos on low-cost ways to customise...