Renters’ Reform – Game Changer for Landlords and Tenants?
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...
SPRING NEWSLETTER – Renters Reform Bill
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...
As safe as houses?
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...
Rental market going from strength to strength in Brighton & Hove?
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...
NEWSLETTER DECEMBER: The Year in Review
The festive period begins… Dear All, Merry Christmas to you all wherever you are in the World from all at Town and Country. It is bitterly cold but sunny here in Brighton and Hove and we even had a reasonable dusting of snow, in places, a couple of days ago! Year in...
NEWSLETTER OCTOBER: Rental demand continues to soar
Rental demand continues to soar Dear All, I hope you’re all keeping well during these increasingly challenging times! The weather has certainly cooled down since I last wrote to you during the summer heatwave but the demand for rental property has heated up! We are...
Plea for New Landlords
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...
Creating a Fairer Private Rented Sector
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...
NEWSLETTER JUNE 2022: The Renter Reforms Bill
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...
Rent Guarantee Insurance – “dead money” or invaluable peace of mind?
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...
New Year Newsletter: What to expect in 2022
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...
Seeking help at first signs of financial hardship
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...