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Buy-to-Let Investment Is Showing Signs of Recovery: What the Latest Data Means for Landlords

Buy-to-Let Investment Is Showing Signs of Recovery: What the Latest Data Means for Landlords

Over the past few years, the buy-to-let market has faced significant challenges. Rising interest rates, tax changes, increased regulation and the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act have prompted many landlords to review their investment strategies, with some choosing to reduce or exit their portfolios.

Selling a Family Home This Summer?

Selling a Family Home This Summer?

As school holidays approach, family buyers often become more focused. For sellers with space, gardens or flexible rooms, July can be a useful moment to attract motivated movers.

Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Let Your Property in Somerset.

Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Let Your Property in Somerset.

Summer is one of the most rewarding times of the year to become a landlord in Somerset.

Pricing your property correctly to sell this Summer

Pricing your property correctly to sell this Summer

The summer property market has always been an interesting one, let us tell you more about it

Somerset Rental Market Outlook 2026: Strategic Advice Every Landlord Should Consider

Somerset Rental Market Outlook 2026: Strategic Advice Every Landlord Should Consider

The private rented sector continues to evolve at pace. Legislative reform, changing tenant expectations and shifting market conditions mean that landlords can no longer rely on the strategies that worked just a few years ago.

What Landlords Need to Know This July

What Landlords Need to Know This July

The rental market continues to shift, with new rules, rising rents and affordability pressures all shaping landlord decisions. July is a good time to review your property and your plans.

Rent Increases Under the Renters’ Rights Act: What Every Landlord Needs to Know

Rent Increases Under the Renters’ Rights Act: What Every Landlord Needs to Know

The Renters’ Rights Act has introduced significant changes to the way landlords can increase rent. Whilst landlords remain entitled to charge an open market rent for their property, the process has become much more structured, placing greater emphasis on compliance, evidence and following the correct legal procedure.

Crackdown on Dangerous Rented Homes as New £7,000 Fines Take Effect

Crackdown on Dangerous Rented Homes as New £7,000 Fines Take Effect

For years, much of the focus on landlord compliance has centred around paperwork: gas safety certificates, electrical inspections, deposit protection and prescribed information. While these obligations remain essential, the spotlight is increasingly turning towards something even more important, the condition of the property itself.

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