Blog: Rent

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.

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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...

What do tenants really want in a rental? The answer is surprisingly personal.

When tenants feel happy in a rental, they’re more likely to stay put and look after the property.

For landlords, this can mean...

Rentvesting is an arrangement where you rent a home to live in yourself, but buy a property elsewhere and rent it out.

Rentvesting has received a lot of attention in Australia, New Zealand and the USA in recent years....

Buy-to-let investors can tighten their belts and improve their bottom line in many ways.

Landlords searching for inspiration need look no further than Apple founder Steve Jobs, who famously said, “Details...