Fancy becoming a landlord or extending your rental portfolio? I can almost hear your laughter but it’s a serious question, despite these worrying times. Demand for rental property is at record levels, with at least 20 would-be tenants often competing for homes as soon...
Long-awaited proposals to create a “fairer private rented sector” have finally been published by the Government, in a weighty 86-page document! In the biggest industry shake-up since 2004, the White Paper sets out policy proposals that will pave the way for what will...
Renter reforms and what it means for landlords Dear All, Greetings to you all from a very sunny and warm Brighton and Hove as I type this. I hope you are well wherever you are in the World. This newsletter is to primarily update you on the now released Government...
Can you cope financially if your tenants default on their rent? With inflation running at the highest level for 40 years and the cost of living crisis deepening, these are challenging times for landlords and tenants alike. Landlords may already feel protected by their...
NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2022 Hi from all at Town and Country! Well, we have made it to February. Some of us will have made and broken New Years resolutions but hopefully we’re all feeling a bit happier that the longer evenings have started to reappear (it is now light in...
A Government scheme to help low-income renters struggling during the pandemic appears to be working – coupled with a proactive approach from local lettings agents. Town & Country Property Services has worked hard to develop a “human approach” for people...
As 2021 draws to a close and we dust off our Christmas jumpers, we wanted to wish you all a wonderful festive season and hope that you all get the well earned break that I know that everyone is looking forward to. With the recent Government Guidance over the Omnicron...
Short-term lettings are bang-on trend locally - with some declaring Brighton and Hove the Airbnb capital of the UK! What could be better than letting out your property for a few days, pocketing the fee and then waving goodbye to your hopefully happy guests? If you’re...
It’s a popular question and one that is frequently asked by both new and experienced landlords. A recent report issued by The Property Ombudsman threw up some interesting findings and identified where some agents are falling short. You can read more at Are letting...
The latest property news Hello to you all wherever you are in the World. I hope this newsletter finds you well and that by and large you are returning to some sense of normality?! With my own children now on summer holidays, and thankfully having not had to stay at...