
How to Winter-Proof Your Bristol Rental Property
By Georgia Smith on 10th Nov 2021,With winter officially only a few weeks away, the time is now ideal for landlords to take steps to ensure their properties are prepared for whatever...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: What Bristol Landlords Need to Know
By Georgia Smith on 4th Nov 2021,We recently read a statistic about private landlords that left us scratching our heads. A whopping 56% of private renters say they live in a property that...

The Reality Behind Rental Property False Economies
By Georgia Smith on 22nd Oct 2021,Many of us realise doing a bit of DIY can save you money. But it comes with a caveat that you must know what you’re doing first. For every successful bit...

How to Build a Property Portfolio in Bristol
By Georgia Smith on 12th Oct 2021,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...

Landlord Insurance: Do You Really Need It?
By Georgia Smith on 28th Sep 2021,As a private landlord, you’ve got to stay on top of repairs, damage, and unexpected costs. So how do you safeguard your property and income? Do you cross...

Tips for Avoiding Rent Arrears
By Georgia Smith on 17th Sep 2021,Landlords have always worried about tenants falling behind in the rent, but that fear feels particularly pertinent right now due to the pandemic. There...

Why Now Is a Good Time to Become a Landlord in Bristol
By Georgia Smith on 15th Sep 2021,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...

The Truth about Being a Landlord in Bristol
By Georgia Smith on 5th Sep 2021,In this two-minute read, we explain why being a landlord is a 24/7 job. One of the best things about going on holiday is that once you’ve packed your...

The Successful Sports Strategy That Can Help Bristol Landlords
By Becky Reardon on 16th Aug 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can gain the winning edge, starting with deposit disputes....

When Evictions Are the Only Option
By Becky Reardon on 2nd Aug 2021,This three-minute read explores the reasons why evictions happen and how they are carried out....

How to Switch Letting Agents (It’s Easier Than You Think)
By Becky Reardon on 26th Jul 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at what’s involved in changing letting agents....

Bristol Landlords Are Still Making These Mistakes
By Becky Reardon on 12th Jul 2021,In this three-minute read, we take a look at the most common rules and regulations that Bristol landlords need to remember....

Buy-to-Let Mortgages: What Landlords Need to Know
In this three-minute read, we compare the different types of buy-to-let mortgages. ...

How Bristol Landlords Can Nip Garden Disputes in the Bud
By Becky Reardon on 28th Jun 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at who is responsible for maintaining the garden at a rental property....

How Bristol Landlords Can Avoid a Tenant Nightmare
By Becky Reardon on 24th Jun 2021,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....

Six Reasons Why Property Inspections Are a Must for Bristol Landlords
By Becky Reardon on 14th Jun 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at why regular inspections should be central to your property management strategy....

How Bristol Landlords Can Avoid Tenant Disputes about Cleaning
By Beth Tulip on 31st May 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at ways landlords can prevent losing money in disputes about cleaning. It’s not just couples who bicker over who did...

What Expenses Can I Put against My Tax Return as a Bristol Landlord?
By Beth Tulip on 24th May 2021,This three-minute read guides Bristol landlords to declaring their rental income in the best way possible. If you rent out a property and receive a rental...

What’s the Rental Return on Your Bristol Buy-to-Let Property?
By Beth Tulip on 19th May 2021,A two-minute read to help you quickly determine the return on a buy-to-let property in Bristol. If you’re looking for a property to rent out, it’s...

Being a Landlord in Bristol: the Risks and How to Avoid Them
By Beth Tulip on 10th May 2021,A three-minute read. Having a rental property can be a great way to earn some extra income. Like anything, there are a variety of things that can go...

Tips for Getting the Best Deal on Landlord Insurance
By Beth Tulip on 4th May 2021,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...

Design Ideas for Any Size Garden in Bristol
By Beth Tulip on 28th Apr 2021,In this two-minute read, we share some simple ideas to improve your garden. When it comes to outside space, size doesn’t matter – it’s what you do...

The Surprising Survey Results That Every Landlord in Bristol Can Learn From
By Beth Tulip on 26th Apr 2021,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...

Six Ways Bristol Landlords Can Keep Tenants Happy
By Beth Tulip on 19th Apr 2021,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...
Lessons for landlords in Bristol from the wealthiest person in the world
By Becky Reardon on 9th Apr 2021,A two-minute read. A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos....
Top Tips to Keep Calm When Letting Your Bristol Property
By Becky Reardon on 6th Apr 2021,In this two-minute read, we show you how to keep calm and in control when letting your Bristol property....

Six Ways Bristol Landlords Can Spring Clean Their Property Portfolio
By Becky Reardon on 29th Mar 2021,In this three-minute read, we explain why it pays for landlords to review the management of their property....

Electrical Checks Deadline Looms for Bristol Landlords
By Becky Reardon on 22nd Mar 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at new rules on electrical safety reports that come into force next month....

Six Ways Letting Agents Save Landlords Time
By Becky Reardon on 15th Mar 2021,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...

12 Reasons to Use a Letting Agent to Manage Your Bristol Property
By Becky Reardon on 8th Mar 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of using a letting agent to manage your rental property (part one of a two-part series)....

Read All About It – Our Six Favourite Fictional Homes
By Becky Reardon on 3rd Mar 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at the homes of some of our favourite fictional characters....

The No 1 Reason Behind Deposit Disputes in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 1st Mar 2021,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...

Six Tips for Landlords and Tenants to Help Them Through Deposit Disputes
By Becky Reardon on 23rd Feb 2021,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...

Landlord in Bristol? Here’s How You Can Benefit from Technology
By Becky Reardon on 22nd Feb 2021,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...

Seven Ways Bristol Landlords Can Make a Tenant Feel at Home
By Becky Reardon on 15th Feb 2021,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....

Three Stories to Get You in the Mood for Valentine’s Day
By Becky Reardon on 12th Feb 2021,In this two-minute read, we share three stories that shine a light on affairs of the heart in the lead up to Valentine’s Day on Sunday....

How to Protect Yourself from Bogus Landlords
By Becky Reardon on 8th Feb 2021,In this three-minute read, we explain how renters can avoid getting ripped off by fake landlords....

What Bristol Landlords Can Learn from the Mouldy Nation Report
By Becky Reardon on 1st Feb 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at what a new survey about mould in UK homes reveals about the tenant/landlord relationship....

First-Time Landlord in Bristol? Here’s Some Top Tips
By Becky Reardon on 25th Jan 2021,In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time....

Three Ways Bristol Landlords Can Beat Blue Monday
By Becky Reardon on 18th Jan 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at ways to prevent the tenant/landlord relationship from turning sour....

What Do Bristol Tenants Think of Landlords and Does It Matter?
By Becky Reardon on 11th Jan 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of building a good relationship with your tenant. Type' landlords are' into Google, and the words that...

2020 Rental Trends That Bristol Landlords Can Cash In On
By Becky Reardon on 7th Jan 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at how the private rental sector changed in 2020....

10 Ways Landlords in Bristol Can Make 2021 A Success
By Becky Reardon on 4th Jan 2021,In this two-minute speed read we look at 10 things you can do as a landlord to make 2021 a year to remember for all the right reasons....

Tier update for the property market in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 22nd Dec 2020,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....

Top Tips for Bristol Landlords Who Want to Relax This Christmas
By Becky Reardon on 21st Dec 2020,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...

Two decisions Bristol Landlords Need to Think about Carefully
By Becky Reardon on 14th Dec 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords in Bristol make when renting out their property. ...

A Guide for Bristol Landlords on the Costs of Letting a Property
By Becky Reardon on 30th Nov 2020,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...

Potential changing requirements on Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide alarms
By Becky Reardon on 26th Nov 2020,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...

Ten Things Bristol Landlords Should Know About Tenants and Pets
By Becky Reardon on 23rd Nov 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet....

The Documents that Bristol Landlords Must Have
In this three-minute read, we look at the documentation landlords need to meet their legal obligations – and avoid messy disputes....

What Bristol Landlords Need to Know About Evictions During Lockdown 2
By Becky Reardon on 9th Nov 2020,In this two-minute read, we look at the new rules on eviction enforcement during the latest lockdown....

Lockdown Update for Landlords and Tenants in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 2nd Nov 2020,Lockdown Update for Landlords and Tenants in Bristol In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

What four things are terrifying landlords in Bristol?
By Becky Reardon on 26th Oct 2020,In this terrifying two-minute read, we look at what ghoulish goings-on are keeping landlords up at night—a Halloween Week Special....

What the Tier system Means to Landlords and Tenants in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 19th Oct 2020,In this two-minute speed read; we look at what the new tier system means for landlords and people looking to rent in Bristol. The tier system announced by...

Why Landlords in Bristol Shouldn’t Take Things Personally
By Becky Reardon on 12th Oct 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at why a landlord needs a professional mindset, and what can go wrong if emotions cloud your judgment....

Fans, Felines and False Teeth – The Weird Things Tenants Leave Behind
By Becky Reardon on 28th Sep 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the unusual things that tenants have left behind after moving out and explain how landlords can avoid post-tenancy...

The Ten Most Important Things a Landlord in Bristol Needs
By Becky Reardon on 21st Sep 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the ten most important things a landlord needs to succeed....

Why Landlords in Bristol Must Think About Gas Safety – NOW
By Becky Reardon on 14th Sep 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at why landlords MUST take gas safety very seriously. This Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week begin....

Landlords! Do you know what the new electrical safety proposals are?
By Becky Reardon on 10th Sep 2020,In this two-minute read, we discover why landlords in Bristol need to get serious about electrical safety....

Six Ways Landlords in Bristol Can Ride Out a Recession
By Becky Reardon on 7th Sep 2020,In this three-minute read, we explain how landlords can navigate their way through choppy economic waters and achieve good returns on their investment....

Up in Smoke - What Landlords Need to Know About Cannabis Factories
By Becky Reardon on 3rd Sep 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can prevent their property from being used for cannabis production....

An Important Evictions Update for Landlords in Bristol
A 60-second update. The Government recently made changes to the six-month eviction notice periods law which were introduced in a bid to stop people being...

The Common Mistakes Bristol Landlords Should Avoid - a Musical Theatre inspo
By Becky Reardon on 31st Aug 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the most common mistakes landlords make and share some simple, musical theatre-inspired tips, to help you protect...

What landlords in Bristol need to know about the new eviction ban update
By Becky Reardon on 24th Aug 2020,A 2-minute read updating landlords about what the new extension on evicting tenants means for them and how we’re helping them avoid the worst-case...

The Best Ways Landlords in Bristol Can Insure Their Properties
By Becky Reardon on 17th Aug 2020,In this three-minute read, we explain what landlord insurance is and how to protect your property investment....

Seven steps to being a successful landlord in Bristol
By Becky Reardon on 10th Aug 2020,In this two-minute read, we look at seven fundamental steps landlords in Bristol need to take to put themselves and their rental properties on the path to...

Where Landlords in Bristol Stand When It Comes to Eviction
By Sarah Clark on 29th Jul 2020,Where Landlords in Bristol Stand When It Comes to Evictions In this three-minute read, we look at the latest news on the evictions front and the moves...

What Rishi Sunak’s latest pledges mean for landlords in Bristol
By Sarah Clark on 15th Jul 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at what the Stamp Duty holiday and a new grant scheme for green home improvements mean for landlords. Chancellor Rishi...

Five ‘tuneful’ tips to get you moving in Bristol this summer
By Sarah Clark on 11th Jun 2020,Discover the simple things you can do to get your property ready for sale or rent this summer. We promise you it’ll be music to your ears. A 90-second...

What landlords in Bristol need to know about new electrical inspection laws
By Sarah Clark on 10th Jun 2020,In this four-minute read, we look at the strict new regulations on electrical inspections that come into effect next month. As if landlords don’t have...

The Google secrets of private renters and what they mean for landlords
By Sarah Clark on 3rd Jun 2020,In this three-minute read, we discover what internet searches can tell landlords about the rental market in North Bristol. If you’re wondering about the...

How we’re helping landlords in Bristol save money and their sanity
By Sarah Clark on 28th May 2020,In this four-minute read, we look at what’s on the horizon for the lettings market in Bristol now that lockdown restrictions are easing AND why it pays...

It's a Feelgood Friday Time in Bristol
By Sarah Clark on 23rd May 2020,Here's a two-minute dose of positivity to get you through the tenth Feelgood Friday since lockdown. Let's take a moment to celebrate some of the joyous,...

Our Safety-First Way of Showing Properties in Bristol
By Sarah Clark on 20th May 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the high levels of activity expected to return to the lettings market in Bristol and the extra hygiene and social...

Our Safety First Way of Getting Bristol Moving Again
By Sarah Clark on 18th May 2020,In this three-minute read, we look in more depth at the Government guidelines released last week which kick-started the property market in Bristol. On...

Breaking News – Bristol’s property market is given the green light to start back
By Sarah Clark on 12th May 2020,According to industry sources the Government has this evening removed restrictions on residential sales and lettings, therefore property viewings and...

Coronavirus Update - Four questions tenants and landlords need answers to
By Sarah Clark on 2nd Apr 2020,In this four-minute read, we look at the Government’s guidelines around questions tenants and landlords across Bristol are asking us. The Government has...