Blog: Bristollettings

Are you looking to move into a new rental property? Here’s a guide to finding a new home. Research Identify where you would like to live and what kind of property you’re looking for. For example, if you work from home, you...

Building a property portfolio might sound like a great way to build an additional income, but it can be a tricky area to navigate with lots of pros and cons. Getting started First things first, where is the cash coming from? Have...

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can gain the winning edge, starting with deposit disputes. We know the Olympics have just finished but indulge us if you will as we explain how a popular sports-related concept...

In this three-minute read, we look at what’s involved in changing letting agents. If your letting agent is delivering sloppy service or hitting you up for extra fees, then it’s time to think about switching. Many Bristol...

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can avoid getting a bad insurance deal. If you’re a landlord looking to take out insurance or renew a current policy, there are a few things you should know. The insurance...

In this three-minute read, we look at a study that found some landlords were putting themselves and their investment at risk by cutting corners on checks and maintenance. Landlords are leaving themselves exposed to the risk of...

In this two-minute read, we show you how to make your Bristol home a healthier place for the planet. Yesterday was World Earth Day. People across the globe were encouraged to be more mindful about the impact we all have on the...

In this two-minute read, we look at how landlords can foster a good rapport with tenants. Every successful landlord needs a rock-solid tenant retention plan or what we like to call “a happy tenant strategy”. This is because...

A two-minute read. A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The billionaire businessman is renowned for his long-term thinking. He thinks...

In this two-minute read, we show you how to keep calm and in control when letting your Bristol property. The idea that investing in rental property is easy passive income is a myth. Letting and managing rental property can be...

In this three-minute read, we explain why it pays for landlords to review the management of their property. Spring is traditionally a time for a good tidy up and clear out. If you’re a landlord, it’s also an excellent...

In this two-minute read, we look at how letting agents handle the fiddly, time-consuming elements of renting out a property (part two of a two-part series). In part two of our series on property management, we look at how letting...

In this three-minute read, we look at how Bristol landlords can protect themselves from getting caught up in the most common cause of end-of-tenancy disputes. When a tenancy comes to an end, one issue more than any other causes...

As an agent that offers our landlords a full Management Service we will often manage all aspects of a tenancy and this will sometimes includes any disputes regarding the return of the deposit. Deposit disputes can be confusing,...

In this two-minute read, we look at how technology can help landlords be more successful, do their bit for the planet, protect their tenants, and save money. From smart TVs to one-click shopping, technology makes life a whole lot...

In this three-minute read, we explain how renters can avoid getting ripped off by fake landlords. Renters in Bristol should be on their guard against fraudsters using Covid-19 as a cover to swindle people out of their hard-earned...

In this three-minute read, we look at what a new survey about mould in UK homes reveals about the tenant/landlord relationship. Let's unpack what Bristol landlords can learn from the findings of the memorably titled Mouldy Nation...

In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time. Deciding to become a landlord is a big step. It can be both exciting and daunting. Here at Sarah Clark...

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to prevent the tenant/landlord relationship from turning sour. We hate to be the bearers of bad news but today is the most depressing day of the year – otherwise known as Blue Monday....

Whether you are a house buyer, seller, renter or landlord - here is a quick update on the current guidelines for Bristol and what we can expect. As I write this on the 22nd December 2020 Bristol remains in Tier 2, High Alert, but...

In this three-minute read, we look at the key themes that emerged in the UK property market in 2020. 2020 is the year things went nuts in the property sector, with activity in Bristol and the rest of the country screeching to an...

In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords in Bristol make when renting out their property. Life is a daily merry-go-round of decision making. What to eat for breakfast? Which coat to put on? Which...

This 30 second update will give you a quick run-through of the potential changes in the expectation of landlords for Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms. Currently, the legal requirements – the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide...

England looks like it will return to a regional tiered system following Lockdown 2.0 from the 2nd December 2020. However, even with higher restrictions in some areas it seems that the property sector will remain unimpacted. On the...

In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet. Should tenants be allowed to keep pets in rental properties? It’s a thorny subject that is back in the spotlight after an MP...