Dear All I’m delighted to say that business remains buoyant at Town and Country Property Services, despite political changes and after much consideration and discussion, we have decided to launch an in-house sales department. As a long-established and successful...
Dear All, As I write this, the King has just opened Parliament after Labour’s historic election victory earlier this month. As I stated in earlier updates, my view is that all parties have the appetite to change the UK letting sector and this was borne out by the...
The Renters Reform Bill and what it means Dear All, Having just gone past the first day of Spring I am pleased to be able to say we actually had one day of dry weather in Brighton and Hove! It has seemed like a very long wet winter – not overly cold but seemingly with...
Seasons Greetings & Warm Wishes Dear All, I wanted to write to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year wherever you are in the World. 2023 has been one of change for us at Town and Country in terms of staff as well as trying to keep an eye...
Understanding how you can get your deposit back at the end of your tenancy Dear Tenants, I just wanted to send out a quick reminder on how you can ensure that you get your deposit back in full. We try and make sure that everything is clear when it comes to what we...
The lettings market has been plunged into further uncertainty after the Renters Reform Bill received its second reading earlier this month (October), with plans to ban "no-fault" evictions placed on hold. The Government announced that no decision would be made,...
After years of uncertainty and delay, the Government has finally unveiled the Renters’ Reform Bill, potentially bringing landmark changes to England's rental sector. In fairness, the pandemic delayed the proposed legislation, first outlined in 2019, but the...
The Renters Reform Bill and what it means Dear All, I trust you are well and looking forward to some sunshine wherever you are in the World. It has seemed a long wet winter in the UK and I for one am very happy to have been able to put on some shorts and T-Shirts in...
Proactive property maintenance programmes are a game-changer for landlords and tenants alike but this area is often plagued by conflict. From black mould to faulty heating systems, issues can quickly spiral, creating health and safety issues and triggering...
A New Year doesn’t always herald new beginnings! Will the rental property market level out in 2023 or continue its meteoric rise? While I’d love to have a crystal ball, it’s fair to predict that Brighton and Hove is likely to remain a good, long-term choice for rental...