Blog: Lettings

As a landlord, you have an awesome future ahead of you, with the demand for rented accommodation growing ever stronger. But that’s no reason to rest on your laurels. The buy-to-let market is changing, and with that come new...

Rental growth in the near term is set to be shaped more by the affordability of renting, and how renters adapt to higher rents, than major shifts in supply and/or demand....

23/09/2023 - Weobley is the most stylish place to live in Herefordshire, according to a new survey.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has delivered a speech outlining the watering down of the government's energy efficiency targets. These aimed to help achieve the government's goal of Net Zero by 2050 - yet his speech suggests that...

15/09/2023 - AI in Agenting AI seems to be the new business buzzword. Should Estate Agents in Herefordshire chip in to this super new technology?

7 Schemes To Help Fund Your Property's EPC Upgrades - Information Guide...

Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) - Information Guide...

16/11/2022 - Your Guide To The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

16/06/2022 - White Paper claims a fairer deal for the PRS

13/06/2022 - The Queen’s Speech in May has confirmed that a radical re-shaping of the rental sector in England is being pushed ahead by the government.

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8 Tips To A Speedy End Of Tenancy Deposit Negotiation...

8 Ways To Make Your Tenants Feel More At Home...

Tenant Viewing Checklist!...

The new Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Act is expected to come into force in July and introduces new laws around notice periods for rented accommodation in Wales, it was announced yesterday. While previously the minimum notice...

No doubt your first emotions after letting will be a mixture of excitement and relief, but what happens once the let has been agreed and the tenancy agreement has been signed by your new tenants? Once the let has been agreed (i.e....

With 2022 just hours away, here’s a reminder of two tax changes that will directly affect landlords next year - and that’s before any new government announcements in the months to come. Monday January 31 is the deadline for...

With the self assessment deadline just over three weeks away, many individuals, including self-employed agents, will be pleased to learn that self-assessment customers will not receive a penalty for their late online tax return if...

9 Things Every Landlord Should Know - Information Guide...

Working out when to list your property is a key part of your overall strategy, and could be a crucial element in determining how quickly you let your home. If you try to let your property at the wrong time of the year, you could...

If you're not an experienced landlord, the whole lettings process can be quite daunting. Alongside the advice of your letting agent, you can benefit from an abundance of useful online information for landlords. But which are the...

The Bank of England may have voted to keep its base rate at a historic low of 0.1 per cent yesterday, but there’s still bad news on mortgages for landlords. According to Angus Stewart, chief executive of online specialist broker...

The second service that letting agents can give is handling the rent This next level of service includes all of the above, plus they will collect the rent as it is due. They will also be responsible for chasing late payments, and...

The White Paper on the Renters' Reform Bill, delayed until 2022...

In years gone by, renting a property has been regarded as a stop gap for younger people saving up to buy their first property. However, these days the reality is that renting is popular with people of all ages. The private rented...

A landlord company has been fined more than £15,000 for failing to improve housing conditions in three properties. North Somerset council received complaints about housing conditions in properties provided by Honeylark Limited...

Right To Rent - What Is It And What Landlords Should Know! - Information Guide...

Letting Your Property Quickly - Information Guide...

The Renters Reform Bill: What To Expect There are three main elements to the proposed Renters Reform Bill, which was launched as part of the Queen’s Speech in December 2019. The three main aspects of the Bill are: The End of...

The State Opening of Parliament will take place on Tuesday May 11, with many expecting this to be when the government confirms its Renters Reform Bill is to enter the Commons on the road to becoming law. The Queen’s Speech will...

A leading veterinary body - the National Office of Animal Health, or NOAH - has started a campaign to have pets allowed in private rental properties. NOAH says the government’s new model tenancy agreement, launched early this...

As the UK lifts out of lockdown, we suggest a chat over coffee or zoom call to consider your next move. The creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, the Reverend W Awdry, once said that the church was like a railway: both were trying to...

On Tuesday 12th May 2020 the Government has announced the residential property industry in England was given the green light to return to action, giving broad guidance on how viewings, valuations, marketing and home moves may be...

Jackson Property hope you, your families and friends are all safe during this unknown time. Although we are going through difficult times, this blogis to keep you up to date with legislation within the lettings sector and changes...