Blog: Bristolrental

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...

Looking to Invest? Rental Property Is Strong in Bristol In this three-minute read, we look at the rental property market in Bristol and why now is a good time to invest. Have you ever considered becoming a landlord? Investing in...

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 who is responsible for maintaining the garden at a rental property. The most significant property trend to emerge from the pandemic has been the surge in demand – from buyers and renters –...

In this three-minute read, we look at what can go wrong if you side-step tenant reference checks and wind up with a bad tenant. New landlords often flirt with the idea of ditching traditional tenant selection processes and taking...

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 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 three-minute read, we look at a new report that outlines how Bristol landlords can build a long and prosperous partnership with their tenant. What’s the secret to a successful tenant/landlord relationship? It’s a...

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 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....

In this two-minute read, we look at why landlords who self-manage their buy-to-lets can never really put their feet up at Christmas. Picture this: It’s 4pm on Christmas Day, and you’ve just snuggled down on the sofa to watch a...

In this two-minute read, we look at five fantastic tips to help people looking to rent a property in Bristol. One thing that seems almost Covid-19 proof is the desire for people in Bristol to move home. The local rental property...

In this three-minute read, we outline the costs and expenses landlords encounter when letting a property. To succeed as a landlord, you need to have a realistic idea about the costs you'll encounter when letting out a property....

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...

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...