A tenant that suddenly stops paying rent is never something that any landlord wants to experience. So in this blog, we cover the best steps to take if one of your tenants stops paying rent as well as the best steps to take to both find a solution and to prevent you losing out on receiving your rent.

With the Tory leadership ballot nearly finished, both candidates have hardly mentioned the housing issues of Generation Rent - the 20 and 30 somethings in the UK. What will this mean for those tenants in rented accommodation in Derby and their landlords? Read the article here to find out more ..

In June, the Government introduced a White Paper called “A Fairer Rented Private Sector”. It proposes the biggest changes to residential lettings law for 30 years. It talks about striking a balance between the need for tenants to live without fear of eviction but balanced against the need for landlords to recover possession of their properties...

The government has issued detailed guidance ahead of a change in the law around smoke and carbon monoxide alarms coming into force on October 1st. The updated regulations contain some subtle but significant changes and have been coming down the line for some time, but a firm date is now set for their implementation.

Trade bodies have vigorously lobbied government during the two and a half year process leading to the delivery of the Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper. It’s fair to say these bodies were underwhelmed by its contents and questioned whether 'fair' is an accurate description of it's contents. What do you think?

Within the Private Rental Sector, there is a whole host of phrases, terms, acronyms, organisations and legal jargon that landlords and tenants need to be aware of. This list covers some of the most common terms you may come across, and what they all mean.

During the 25 years as a letting agent, we’ve seen numerous occasions where people who have decided to rent out a property can’t ‘let go of it’ emotionally. This can happen if a landlord who didn’t buy a property with the intention of letting it out, but have ended up doing so. Remember, it's not personal, it's business.

In 1981, 22.7% of properties in Burton-on-Trent (and the East Staffordshire Borough as a whole) were council houses. Today, that figure stands at 4.2%, a proportional drop of 82%. So why has the number of council houses dropped so much in those 40 years? How has that changed the dynamics of the Burton-on-Trent property market in those 40 years?

Did you know there are almost 24,000 Terraced Houses in Derby? So, what is the history behind the humble terraced and why are they so popular with both Derby homeowners and Derby buy-to-let investors? Also, what does the future hold for the humble terrace? Read this article to find out more

The UK is currently experiencing its highest inflation rate since the early 1990s. An increase in demand for goods and services following lockdown together with global supply chain disruptions.. What will this mean to the Derby property market, people wanting to move home and Derby house prices? All discussed in this article

The Energy Bills of every Derby resident will rise in April as the price cap increases to account for the global increase in the cost of gas. Those not on the gas mains will still be hit as the UK uses gas to make 45% of its electricity. So, what can you do to reduce their energy consumption and ultimately save money? Read this article to find out

As any tenant will tell you, it is a balancing act when trying to personalise and create as nice a home as possible and wanting to avoid spending lots of money that you will never be able to recoup. So, we have some top tips to make your rented property feel like home, without breaking the bank or causing issues when you move out.