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....
Bristol Property Insights, Guides & Home Inspiration
It'll be Christmas with a Difference in Bristol This Year
by Becky ReardonIn this two-minute read, we look at what the Christmas announcements mean to households in Bristol This year has been filled with anguish and anxiety for many of us. But the news that came out last week around successful vaccines...
Four Reasons Why People in Bristol Should Support Small Businesses
by Becky ReardonIn this three-minute read, we look at the crucial role small businesses play in bringing prosperity and personality to our high streets. Small businesses across Bristolhave played a vital part in helping our community to get...
Potential changing requirements on Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide alarms
by Becky ReardonThis 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...
Let's Look Out for Each Other's Mental Health in Bristol This Winter
by Becky ReardonIn this important two-minute read, we look at six ways people in Bristol can look after their mental health and that of their loved ones as we head into winter. In early November, a week after the clocks went back, there was a...
Will the Bristol property market remain open past lockdown 2.0? A quick update.
by Becky ReardonEngland 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...
Ten Things Bristol Landlords Should Know About Tenants and Pets
by Becky ReardonIn 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...
Top Tip for 2021 Sellers: Don’t Break Out the Baubles and Tinsel Just Yet
by Becky ReardonIn this three-minute read, we look at why people planning to sell in 2021 should act now to take advantage of the traditional surge in interest from serious buyers. If you’re contemplating putting your home on the market next...
Let’s Get Bristol Moving – The Importance of Regular Exercise
In this Wellbeing Wednesday two-minute update, we look at the benefits of exercising and why it could be easier than you think to get moving again. We’ve been through some historically uncertain times this year. But with the...
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. First-time landlords often make the rookie mistake of underestimating the amount of paperwork...